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Definition of Disparagingly
1. Adverb. In a disparaging manner. "These mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging `only to a story'"
Definition of Disparagingly
1. adv. In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly.
Definition of Disparagingly
1. Adverb. Insultingly ¹
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Definition of Disparagingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disparagingly
Literary usage of Disparagingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Embracing by Johann Jakob Herzog, Philip Schaff, Albert Hauck (1909)
"... interrupted the preacher who spoke disparagingly of the sign of the cross
.... disparagingly ..."
2. Recollections of the Table-talk of Samuel Rogers: To which is Added Porsoniana by Samuel Rogers, William Maltby (1856)
"Coleridge spoke and wrote* very disparagingly of Mackintosh: but Mackintosh, who
had not a particle of envy or jealousy in his nature, did full justice, ..."
3. An essay on faith by Thomas Erskine (1822)
"... either with the general tenor of the Bible, or with many most decided and
unequivocal texts, have talked disparagingly of holiness and obedience, ..."
4. History of George Godfrey by Thomas Gaspey (1828)
"1 overhear Mr. Haversham speak disparagingly of young men —Am convinced that he
has brought home a mistress—-My attempts to get a sight of the lady are ..."
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