deprecatory
of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
apologetic; making apology.
Origin of deprecatory
1Other words from deprecatory
- dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly, adverb
- dep·re·ca·to·ri·ness, noun
- non·dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly, adverb
- non·dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly·ness, noun
- non·dep·re·ca·to·ry, adjective
Words Nearby deprecatory
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How to use deprecatory in a sentence
“Vait a minit, sir,” said Mr. Weller, raising his hand in a deprecatory manner.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensBy making the customary modest deprecatory remarks about Great Britain, they induced me to unbosom myself with honest candor.
The Affable Stranger | Peter McArthurThe General made a deprecatory gesture, and was on the point of saying something, when the man of the house spoke up.
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler HarrisFields inquired in a deprecatory manner which made Burns long to twist his neck.
Red Pepper Burns | Grace S. RichmondHe has a glossy dark moustache, large and pensive dark eyes, a nicely deprecatory manner, and a beautifully conciliatory smile.
British Dictionary definitions for deprecatory
/ (ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ) /
expressing disapproval; protesting
expressing apology; apologetic
Derived forms of deprecatory
- deprecatorily, adverb
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