Sentence example with the word 'derisively'

derisively

Definition adv. in a disrespectful and mocking manner

Last update: November 1, 2015


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These men and their followers were never weary of ridiculing the timid caution of the aged statesman who sacrificed everything to perpetuate an inglorious peace and derisively nicknamed his adherents " Night-caps " (a term subsequently softened into " Caps "), themselves adopting the sobriquet " Hats," from the threecornered hat worn by officers and gentlemen, which was considered happily to hit off the manly self-assertion of the opposition.   [Please select]

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This occasioned its terrors to be received derisively.   [Please select]

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(He crows derisively) Keekeereekee.   [Please select]

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Ben-Hur laughed derisively.   [Please select]

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He gave her one of the unpleasant personal glances and laughed derisively.   [Please select]

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The judge laughed derisively as he bowed himself out.   [Please select]

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Making a megaphone of his hands he yelled derisively: "Yah."   [Please select]

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