derisive vs flattering

derisive

noun
  • A derisive remark. 

adj
  • Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule. 

  • Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing. 

flattering

noun
  • Instances of flattery. 

  • The action of the verb to flatter. 

adj
  • Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. 

  • That which represents too favorably. 

  • Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary. 

How often have the words derisive and flattering occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )