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pejoratively

UK
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪvli/
US
/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪvli/

Translations

pejorativelyadverb
UK
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪvli/
US
/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪvli/
The critic spoke pejoratively about the new film, calling it a waste of time.
Le critique a parlé péjorativement du nouveau film, le qualifiant de perte de temps.
péjorativementEn linguistique, pour indiquer une connotation négative ou dépréciative d’un mot ou d’une expression.
The term 'nerd' was once used pejoratively to belittle academically inclined students.
Le terme « nerd » était autrefois utilisé péjorativement pour rabaisser les élèves portés sur les études.
Synonyms
derogatorily
disparagingly
belittlingly
scornfully
dismissively

Definitions

pejorativelyadverb
In a manner that expresses contempt or disapproval.
The critic spoke pejoratively about the new film, calling it a waste of time.
With a negative or disparaging connotation (of a word, phrase, or label).
The term 'nerd' was once used pejoratively to belittle academically inclined students.
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