deprecatingly
gb/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/ us/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
C1
property
1
in a self-critical, modest way
in a way that makes yourself seem less important or less good
Usage pattern:
[say/remark/joke] deprecatingly (about [yourself])
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with 'depreciatingly' (about losing value).
Synonyms
modestly (Focuses on humility rather than humor.)
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self-mockingly (Emphasizes making fun of yourself.)
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humbly (More formal and respectful than humorous.)
Antonyms
proudly (Expresses pride rather than playing yourself down.)
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boastfully (Actively brags instead of minimizing yourself.)
Collocations
smile deprecatingly
|laugh deprecatingly
|say deprecatingly
|remark deprecatingly
|joke deprecatingly
|speak deprecatingly about herself
|wave deprecatingly
|make a deprecatingly funny comment
|shrug deprecatingly
|add deprecatingly
Themes
communication
|emotions
|social_interaction
Examples
- He smiled deprecatingly and said, "I just got lucky."
- She spoke deprecatingly about her own cooking, even though everyone loved the meal.
- "It’s nothing," he added deprecatingly, trying to change the subject.
Learner examples
- She laughed deprecatingly about her mistake.
- He spoke deprecatingly about himself.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
in a disapproving, dismissive way
in a way that criticizes or puts down someone or something
Usage pattern:
[speak/comment] deprecatingly about [someone/something]
Common mistake:
In tech, 'deprecated' means 'no longer recommended'; that sense is usually not expressed with 'deprecatingly' in general conversation.
Synonyms
disparagingly (A close synonym; emphasizes lowering someone/something in others' eyes.)
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dismissively (Highlights treating something as not worth attention.)
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derisively (Adds a sense of mocking or scorn.)
Antonyms
approvingly (Expresses approval rather than disapproval.)
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respectfully (Shows respect rather than putting someone/something down.)
Collocations
speak deprecatingly of
|comment deprecatingly
|talk deprecatingly about
|refer to them deprecatingly
|look deprecatingly at
|snort deprecatingly
|dismiss deprecatingly
|gesture deprecatingly
|describe deprecatingly
|mention deprecatingly
Themes
communication
|opinions
|social_interaction
Examples
- She spoke deprecatingly of his achievements, calling them "nothing special."
- He looked deprecatingly at the proposal and said it would never work.
- The review referred deprecatingly to the film’s dialogue as "lazy."
Learner examples
- He talked deprecatingly about her idea.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deprecatingly
IPA
GB/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/
US/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/
Syllables & stress
de - prec - at - ingly (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: deprecatingly
- Plural: deprecatinglies
Word family
Forms
deprecatinglies
noun
Core family
Related words
self-deprecating
adjective
Advanced or less common
deprecatory
adjective
Expressions
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