"derisory" meaning in All languages combined

See derisory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-derisory.wav Forms: more derisory [comparative], most derisory [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle French dérisoire. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|frm|dérisoire}} Middle French dérisoire Head templates: {{en-adj}} derisory (comparative more derisory, superlative most derisory)
  1. Laughably small or inadequate; ridiculous. Derived forms: derisorily, derisoriness
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