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Definition of Derisory

1. Adjective. Incongruous;inviting ridicule. "Her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"

Definition of Derisory

1. a. Derisive; mocking.

Definition of Derisory

1. Adjective. Laughably small or inadequate. ¹

2. Adjective. derisive; laughable; ridiculous ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Derisory

1. derisive [adj] - See also: derisive

Lexicographical Neighbors of Derisory

Literary usage of Derisory

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"1984 He makes his rounds in a derisory excuse for an automobile, ... 1956 it was selling them for derisory prices by our standards —Joseph Alsop, ..."

2. Clemenceau, the Man and His Time by Henry Mayers Hyndman (1919)
"How could they pay taxes when wine was fetching a derisory price? Why should they borrow- to pay taxes when wine was fetching a derisory price? ..."

3. Clemenceau, the Man and His Time by Henry Mayers Hyndman (1919)
"How could they pay taxes when wine was fetching a derisory price? Why should they borrow to pay taxes when wine was fetching a derisory price? ..."

4. A Treatise on the System of Evidence in Trials at Common Law: Including the by John Henry Wigmore (1915)
"For some references upon the later history of other forms of the party's derisory oath, see post, § 1815, n. 2. In the Boston (¡lobe of Aug. ..."

5. A Theological Dictionary: Containing Definitions of All Religious Terms; a by Charles Buck (1830)
"And if thus the derisory lot, Wien . aal unnecessarily employed, be crimi- •' t!u«, being no mean of God's ..."

6. The Admiralty Jurisdiction, Law and Practice of the Courts of the United by Alfred Conkling, United States Supreme Court (1857)
"While the derisory oath is proof for him who makes it, this, on the contrary, is no proof in favor of the party who makes it: the answers which the party ..."

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