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Adverbial demeaningly has 1 sense
- humiliatingly, demeaningly - in a humiliating manner; "the painting was reproduced humiliatingly small"
Derived from adjective demeaning1
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demeaningly
Definition:
adverb
In a manner that belittles or degrades someone, causing their dignity or self-esteem to be diminished.
Example Sentences:
- He spoke demeaningly to his colleagues, making them feel incompetent.
- The manager's comments were meant to criticize demeaningly rather than offer constructive feedback.
- She received a demeaningly low salary offer, which was a slap in the face considering her qualifications.
- The comedian's jokes were targeted at a specific group and were perceived demeaningly by some audience members.
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