derisory

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective incongruous;inviting ridicule

Etymology

From Middle French dérisoire.

In classic literature

Synonyms

absurd, cockeyed, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous

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