deprecatory

[ dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
2. apologetic; making apology.

deprecatory

/ ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ /

adjective

1. expressing disapproval; protesting
2. expressing apology; apologetic

Derived Forms

• ˈdeprecatorily, adverb

Other Words From

• depre·ca·tori·ly adverb
• depre·ca·tori·ness noun
• non·depre·ca·tori·ly adverb
• non·depre·ca·tori·ly·ness noun
• non·depre·ca·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deprecatory¹

1580–90; < Late Latin dēprecātōrius, equivalent to Latin dēprecā ( rī ) ( deprecate ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

“Vait a minit, sir,” said Mr. Weller, raising his hand in a deprecatory manner.

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By making the customary modest deprecatory remarks about Great Britain, they induced me to unbosom myself with honest candor.

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The General made a deprecatory gesture, and was on the point of saying something, when the man of the house spoke up.

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Fields inquired in a deprecatory manner which made Burns long to twist his neck.

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He has a glossy dark moustache, large and pensive dark eyes, a nicely deprecatory manner, and a beautifully conciliatory smile.

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