deprecatory
adjective
of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
deprecatorily
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a word derived from
deprecatory.
Example Sentences
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And Gingamanzi, the highest in rank of the group of Abantwana Mlimo there deliberating, clicked deprecatorily, and spat.
From In the Whirl of the Rising by Bertram Mitford
“The Captain’s—er—oh!—ah!—I mean Lamont’s right,” declared Peters, half briskly, half deprecatorily, as he noted the positive scowl which wrinkled his friend’s dark brows.
From In the Whirl of the Rising by Bertram Mitford
“Well, Mr Halse, I don’t often take anything,” said the young fellow deprecatorily.
From Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion by Bertram Mitford
“Oh, come; I say, Fordham?” exclaimed Philip, deprecatorily.
From Fordham's Feud by Bertram Mitford
“Now, Mrs Waybridge, I think we agreed that that subject was to be treated as—er—a somewhat stale one,” he said deprecatorily.
From Harley Greenoak's Charge by Bertram Mitford
