Derogatively

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a derogative way or manner: derogatorily.

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

Synonyms

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derogatorilyderogatorily

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

Etymology

From derogative + -ly.

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