Derisive \De*ri"sive\, a. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. ``Derisive taunts.'' --Pope. -- {De*ri"sive*ly}, adv. -- {De*ri"sive*ness}, n.
derisively adv : in a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively" [syn: {scoffingly}, {derisorily}, {mockingly}]