disparagingly

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/
adv Freq #136685

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that shows a low opinion of someone or something; insultingly.

    He spoke disparagingly of his former employer.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that shows a low... slightinglyinsultinglydegradingly

Etymology

From disparaging + -ly.

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