Synonyms

depreciatory

American

[dih-pree-shee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -pree-shuh-] / dɪˈpri ʃi əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈpri ʃə- /

Also depreciative

adjective

tending to depreciate.

Other Word Forms

depreciatively

adverb
nondepreciative

adjective
nondepreciatively

adverb
nondepreciatory

adjective
undepreciative

adjective
undepreciatory

adjective

Etymology

Origin of depreciatory

First recorded in 1795–1805; depreciate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

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Depreciatory smiles responded to the haughty manner in which some people carried their heads.

From Sentimental Education Vol 1 by Flaubert, Gustave

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