disparagingly C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/ See IPA manual Freq #136685 Meanings 1 adv In a way that shows a low opinion of someone or something; insultingly. He spoke disparagingly of his former employer. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that shows a low... slightinglyinsultinglydegradingly Etymology AI details From disparaging + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # disparagingly **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/ **Frequency rank:** 136685 ## Meanings 1. In a way that shows a low opinion of someone or something; insultingly. ## Examples - He spoke disparagingly of his former employer. ## Etymology From disparaging + -ly. ## AI Etymology Disparagingly is formed from disparaging + -ly. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern adverbial form is built from the named base and affix. Current senses include in a way that shows a low opinion of someone or something; insultingly. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown