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disparagingly
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial disparagingly has 1 sense
  1. disparagingly, slightingly - in a disparaging manner; "these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging `only to a story'"
    Derived from adjective disparaging1

Definitions from the Web

Term: disparagingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

  1. Description: In a way that shows disapproval or contempt
  2. Sample Sentence: She spoke disparagingly about his cooking skills.

Part of Speech: Adjective

  1. Description: Expressing disapproval or contempt
  2. Sample Sentence: His disparagingly remarks made her feel discouraged.

Part of Speech: Verb

  1. Description: Present participle of "disparage" - to belittle or criticize someone or something
  2. Sample Sentence: They were disparagingly discussing their rival team's performance.

Part of Speech: Noun (Plural: disparaginglies)

  1. Description: Derivative of the adverb "disparagingly"
  2. Sample Sentence: His constant disparaginglies were hurtful to those around him.

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