deprecatorily
/dɪˈprɛkəˌtɔrəli/
adverb
- In a way that expresses disapproval or a wish to prevent something.
- The official deprecatorily shook his head at the proposal.
- She deprecatorily warned the children not to go near the edge.
- He deprecatorily muttered under his breath about the decision.
- In a way that shows modesty or self-criticism.
- He deprecatorily described his own efforts as 'nothing special.'
- The scientist deprecatorily said his discovery was just luck.
- She deprecatorily laughed off the compliment.
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