derogatively

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adverb

In a derogative way or manner: derogatorily.

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Meanings

adverbderogatively (comparative more derogatively, superlative most derogatively)

comparative more derogatively · superlative most derogatively

  1. In a derogative way or manner: derogatorily.

    Curiously, I could not speak derogatively of her to anyone.

    1963, Xavier Herbert, Distubing Element, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 233

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
derogatorily

Origin

From derogative + -ly.

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APA

derogatively. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derogatively

MLA

“derogatively.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derogatively. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “derogatively,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derogatively.

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