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DERISIVE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word derisive. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DERISIVE

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approving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the formal act of approving

adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting praise or approval

complimentary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conveying or resembling a compliment

adjective satellite

• costing nothing

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

kind
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

noun

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

adjective satellite

• agreeable, conducive to comfort

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

polite
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

adjective satellite

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

respectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or exhibiting respect

adjective satellite

• feeling or manifesting veneration

reverent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

adjective satellite

• showing great reverence for god

serious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

• completely lacking in playfulness

adjective satellite

• of great consequence

• causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

• appealing to the mind

• requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve

admiring
adjectiveadj
verb

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

Alternatives for APPROVING

Alternatives for COMPLIMENTARY

Alternatives for CONSIDERATE

Alternatives for KIND

Alternatives for POLITE

Alternatives for RESPECTFUL

Alternatives for REVERENT

Alternatives for SERIOUS

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