1The politician's opponents responded derisively to her proposal, calling it unrealistic and overly ambitious.
2Was the comedian's joke meant to be humorous or was he speaking derisively about the current state of politics?
3The artist's use of irony was not always clear, and some critics responded derisively to what they saw as a lack of sincerity.
4Try not to speak derisively about someone's beliefs, even if you strongly disagree with them.
5There is a fine line between humor and derisive commentary, and not all comedians are able to walk it successfully.