derisively

/dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/

//dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli// adv

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"derisively" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“derisively” is uncommon English (frequency #67,363 among 26,416 “D” headwords), classed as an adverb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#67,363
frequency rank, English
26,416
“D” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

Key facts for derisively
PropertyValue
Headwordderisively
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/
Letters10
Frequency rank#67,363
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “derisively” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). derisively lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

derisively is uncommon English at frequency #67,363 among 26,416 “D” headwords, classed as anadverb, transcribed /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for derisively, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable English rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From derisive + -ly. The correct English form is derisively, spelled D-E-R-I-S-I-V-E-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

Etymology

From derisive + -ly.

Synonyms

demeaninglymockingly

This word in other languages

spöttisch(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "derisively"?
"derisively" is spelled D-E-R-I-S-I-V-E-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/.
What does "derisively" mean?
As an adverb, "derisively" means: In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.
How do you pronounce "derisively"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "derisively" is /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "derisively"?
From derisive + -ly. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “derisively”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is D-E-R-I-S-I-V-E-L-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

Other uncommon English words near this rank

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list