Definition & Meaning of "deprecatory"in English

deprecatory

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most deprecatory

Comparative

more deprecatory

gradable

domain

communication, behavior, evaluation

Examples

He has a habit of making deprecatory comments about others' ideas during meetings.

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