deprecatingly
- adverb
- /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪtɪŋli/
:
despectivamente
- They laughed deprecatingly at the idea, implying it was unworthy of serious consideration.
Examples
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VOICE FROM THE CROWD (deprecatingly)
Fiction book (1992) -
She spoke deprecatingly about her own achievements, claiming they were not worth mentioning.
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His deprecatingly tone made it clear that he didn't think highly of the proposal.
Synonyms
9
5.6
In a way that makes fun of someone to show you do not respect them
6
5.3
In a way that shows disapproval
6
5.5
In a way that shows you think something is not important
6
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
3.9
In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
1
6.6
In a way that shows blame or unhappiness
1
8.1
In a way that says something is bad
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
7.8
In a way that shows lack of respect for things people take seriously
1
6.7
In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted
In a way that shows disapproval or criticism
In a way that shows you are not pleased with someone
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a way that shows strong disapproval
Antonyms
How Disapproving
4
6.0
- Offensive
6
7.3
- Offensive
3
7.3
6
5.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
deprecatingly = deprecating (transparent) = deprecate + ing + ly
Standard derivation from the participial/adjectival form 'deprecating' to an adverb with a predictable meaning of expressing disapproval.
Etymology
Deprecatingly comes from the verb deprecate, with parts de- 'away' and precari 'to pray', the same root as prayer. A helpful way to remember the disapproving sense is to think of it as 'asking to push something away', so to speak about something deprecatingly is to move its value away with words and show dislike or criticism.