deprecatory (redirected from deprecatorily)

dep·re·ca·to·ry  (dpr-k-tôr, -tr) also dep·re·ca·tive (-ktv)

adj.

1. Expressing disapproval or criticism.

2. Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself.

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depre·ca·tori·ly adv.

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deprecatory [ˈdɛprɪkətərɪ]

adj

1. expressing disapproval; protesting

2. expressing apology; apologetic

deprecatorily  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

deprecatory - tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark" belittling, deprecating, deprecative, slighting, depreciative, depreciatory uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage

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deprecatory

adjective

1. disapproving (often self-deprecatory) censuring, reproachful, condemnatory, opprobrious a hollow, self-deprecatory laugh

2. apologetic, rueful, contrite, remorseful, regretful, penitent `Sorry about that,' he said, with a deprecatory grin.

Translations

deprecatory [ˈdeprɪkətərɪ] ADJ [attitude, gesture] → de desaprobación; [smile] → de disculpa