Pejoratively

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a pejorative manner. Insultingly, disparagingly; so as to belittle another or harm their reputation.

    "Despite their number and their assimilationist proclivities, Filipino Punjabis are sometimes pejoratively called 'five-six Indians'."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a pejorative manner wordnet

Example

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"The term "Jew" can be used pejoratively, but that doesn't make the word pejorative."

Etymology

From pejorative + -ly.

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