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DERISIVE

/dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
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Definition of DERISIVE

noun

A derisive remark.

adjective

Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.

"The critic's review of the film was derisive."

adjective

Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

"The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer."

Synonyms of DERISIVE

Words with similar meaning

ridiculous disdainful mocking ridiculing scornful

Examples of DERISIVE in a Sentence

  • "The critic's review of the film was derisive."
  • "The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is DERISIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DERISIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: DERISIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DERISIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter derisive Total
Scrabble 21111141 12
WWF 21111151 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DERISIVE

100 words from the letters in DERISIVE

7-letter words

derives 11/12 USUKWWF deviser 11/12 USUKWWF diverse 11/12 USUKWWF revised 11/12 USUKWWF

6-letter words

derive 10/11 USUKWWF reived 10/11 USUKWWF revied 10/11 UK rieved 10/11 UK devise 10/11 USUKWWF sieved 10/11 USUKWWF viseed 10/11 USWWF divies 10/11 UK served 10/11 USUKWWF versed 10/11 USUKWWF divers 10/11 USUKWWF drives 10/11 USUKWWF reives 9/10 USUKWWF revies 9/10 UK revise 9/10 USUKWWF rieves 9/10 UK desire 7/7 USUKWWF eiders 7/7 USUKWWF reside 7/7 USUKWWF irides 7/7 USUKWWF irised 7/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ivied 9/10 USUKWWF diver 9/10 USUKWWF drive 9/10 USUKWWF rived 9/10 USUKWWF vired 9/10 UK virid 9/10 USUKWWF deevs 9/10 UK dives 9/10 USUKWWF vised 9/10 USUKWWF reive 8/9 USUKWWF revie 8/9 UK rieve 8/9 UK sieve 8/9 USUKWWF ivies 8/9 USUKWWF visie 8/9 UK serve 8/9 USUKWWF sever 8/9 USUKWWF veers 8/9 USUKWWF verse 8/9 USUKWWF rives 8/9 USUKWWF siver 8/9 USUKWWF viers 8/9 USUKWWF vires 8/9 USUKWWF eider 6/6 USUKWWF deers 6/6 USUKWWF drees 6/6 USUKWWF redes 6/6 USUKWWF reeds 6/6 USUKWWF seder 6/6 USUKWWF sered 6/6 USUKWWF dries 6/6 USUKWWF resid 6/6 USUKWWF rides 6/6 USUKWWF sider 6/6 UK sired 6/6 USUKWWF irids 6/6 USUKWWF siree 5/5 USUKWWF

4-letter words

deev 8/9 UK dive 8/9 USUKWWF vide 8/9 USUKWWF vied 8/9 USUKWWF divi 8/9 UK derv 8/9 UK devs 8/9 USUKWWF divs 8/9 UK vids 8/9 UK ever 7/8 USUKWWF veer 7/8 USUKWWF rive 7/8 USUKWWF vier 7/8 USUKWWF vire 7/8 UK eves 7/8 USUKWWF vees 7/8 USUKWWF vies 7/8 USUKWWF vise 7/8 USUKWWF revs 7/8 USUKWWF eide 5/5 USUKWWF deer 5/5 USUKWWF dere 5/5 USUKWWF dree 5/5 USUKWWF rede 5/5 USUKWWF reed 5/5 USUKWWF dire 5/5 USUKWWF ired 5/5 USUKWWF ride 5/5 USUKWWF irid 5/5 USUKWWF dees 5/5 USUKWWF seed 5/5 USUKWWF dies 5/5 USUKWWF ides 5/5 USUKWWF side 5/5 USUKWWF reds 5/5 USUKWWF rids 5/5 USUKWWF rees 4/4 USUKWWF seer 4/4 USUKWWF

How to Use DERISIVE in Word Games

DERISIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DERISIVE

What does DERISIVE mean?
DERISIVE is a noun. A derisive remark.
Is DERISIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DERISIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DERISIVE worth in Scrabble?
DERISIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DERISIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DERISIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DERISIVE?
Synonyms of DERISIVE include: ridiculous, disdainful, mocking, ridiculing, scornful. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.