negatory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of negatory
From the Late Latin word negātōrius, dating back to 1570–80. See negate, -tory 1
Example Sentences
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And, in these current weeks, in Soltikof's audience-room, if anybody were curious about it, we could present a very lively solicitation going on, with answers very gruff and negatory.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas
Dane made a negatory gesture, but Ormond anticipated his answer.
From The League of the Leopard by Bindloss, Harold
Commissioners arch their eyebrows, with negatory sniff: who is this young gentleman with more wit than we all?
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
I sometimes dream of a better world, where pipe, pouch, and matches all keep together instead of being mutually negatory.
From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Finally, on Friday the 15th of July 1791, the National Assembly decides; in what negatory manner we know.
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
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