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DISPARAGINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does disparagingly mean?
• DISPARAGINGLY (adverb)
The adverb DISPARAGINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a disparaging manner
Familiarity information: DISPARAGINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a disparaging manner
Synonyms:
disparagingly; slightingly
Context example:
these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging 'only to a story'
Pertainym:
disparaging (expressive of low opinion)
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