Word: derisively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: de
ri
sive
ly
Definition: In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.
Morphemes:
Affix: deride
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To harshly mock; ridicule.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from, down from
Affix: rīdeō
Language: la
Decoded: rideo
Meaning: to laugh
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.