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depreciatingly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

So as to disparage or belittle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • June 18, 1827, Thomas Moore, Diary Never heard him speak of any one otherwise than depreciatingly, but the next moment after abusing a man, he would go any length to serve him.

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History

Etymology

From depreciating + -ly.