Sentence examples for derisive expression from inspiring English sources
The manager whispers into the chief's ear, pointing at each of us in turn; but as he looks at his mates with a derisive expression it becomes clear that none of us are wanted.
As much as Merriman humanizes his Communards, he summarily dismisses — with an indifference surprising in an academic historian — their opponents as categorical types, using derisive expressions like "fancy folk" or "elegant Parisians" or simply the "bourgeoisie".
What's really radical about the song is its derisive look at his privileged listeners.
He has even embraced the derisive term "Obamacare," saying: "I do care.
A sixth arrives and is greeted with derisive hoots that are rightly interpreted as expressions of relief and joy.
American soldiers battled insurgents led by a rebel Shiite cleric on Friday, killing scores of Iraqis, as the cleric delivered a defiant, derisive sermon that dismissed President Bush's expressions of regret for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners.
"It's from your brother," he said, and his face lit up with a derisive smile.
("God burned your face, oh Ali," one of them went, in a derisive reference to the president).
She made a derisive sound.
Derisive iconoclast, preacher and jester.
