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Definition of Derogatorily
1. adv. In a derogatory manner; disparagingly.
Definition of Derogatorily
1. Adverb. In a derogatory manner. ¹
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Definition of Derogatorily
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Derogatorily
Literary usage of Derogatorily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Roughing it by Mark Twain (1913)
"... who it would seem had been led to believe that I had spoken derogatorily of him.
By whom he was so induced to believe lam as yet unable to say. ..."
2. Publications by Musical Antiquarian Society (1846)
"... on the part of the authorities of the city of London, for bringing some of
the aldermen derogatorily upon the stage: the memorandum upon this point, ..."
3. The Writings of Mark Twain [pseud.] by Mark Twain, Charles Dudley Warner (1906)
"... would seem had been led to believe that I had spoken derogatorily of him.
By whom he was so induced to believe I am as yet unable to say. On Saturday . ..."
4. Education by Project Innovation (Organization) (1916)
"Wise parents will never speak slightingly or derogatorily of the school or the
teachers. They will not lightly excuse their children from attendance on a ..."
5. The Contemporary Review (1872)
"indiscreet persons," who had spoken derogatorily of " the Churches abroad," "
insomuch," he adds, " that some of our men, ordained in foreign parts, ..."
6. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Robert S. Jameson (1828)
"In a manner which lessens honour or respect. DEROGATIVE, (de-rog'-a-tiv) o.
Detracting ; lessening the honour of. derogatorily, (de-rcg'-a-tur-e-le) ad. ..."
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