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pejoratively Definition and Meaning in English (pejoratively definition)

adverb
Synonyms:disparaginglyderogatorilyinsultingly
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Pejoratively definition: In a way that expresses contempt or disapproval.

Definitions of Pejoratively

  1. 1adverb

    In a way that expresses contempt or disapproval.

Example Sentences

“He spoke pejoratively about his former colleague.”

“The term 'spinster' is often used pejoratively.”

Synonyms

disparaginglyderogatorilyinsultinglycontemptuously

Antonyms

commendablyflatteringlylaudatorilyapprovingly

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nounpejoration
adjectivepejorative

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Pejoratively definition: In a way that expresses contempt or disapproval.
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'Pejoratively' translates to 'pejoratively' in English. Pejoratively definition: In a way that expresses contempt or disapproval.
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