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- [dep-ri-keyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dep-ri-keyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of deprecatingly word
- verb with object deprecatingly to express earnest disapproval of. 1
- verb with object deprecatingly to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.). 1
- verb with object deprecatingly to depreciate; belittle. 1
- verb with object deprecatingly Archaic. to pray for deliverance from. 1
- noun deprecatingly In an deprecating manner; in a manner that deprecates; disapprovingly. 1
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Origin of deprecatingly
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin dēprecātus prayed against, warded off (past participle of dēprecārī), equivalent to dē- de- + prec(ārī) to pray + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Deprecatingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deprecatingly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deprecatingly
adverb deprecatingly
- deprecatory — expressing disapproval; protesting
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- derogatorily — tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark.
- pejorative — having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force: the pejorative affix -ling in princeling.
Antonyms for deprecatingly
adverb deprecatingly
- approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
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