英語

deprecatingly

gb/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/ us/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb C1 property
1

in a self-critical, modest way

in a way that makes yourself seem less important or less good

用法パターン: [say/remark/joke] deprecatingly (about [yourself])
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse with 'depreciatingly' (about losing value).
類義語
modestly (Focuses on humility rather than humor.) | self-mockingly (Emphasizes making fun of yourself.) | humbly (More formal and respectful than humorous.)
対義語
proudly (Expresses pride rather than playing yourself down.) | boastfully (Actively brags instead of minimizing yourself.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
communication |emotions |social_interaction
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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

用法パターン: [speak/comment] deprecatingly about [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
In tech, 'deprecated' means 'no longer recommended'; that sense is usually not expressed with 'deprecatingly' in general conversation.
類義語
disparagingly (A close synonym; emphasizes lowering someone/something in others' eyes.) | dismissively (Highlights treating something as not worth attention.) | derisively (Adds a sense of mocking or scorn.)
対義語
approvingly (Expresses approval rather than disapproval.) | respectfully (Shows respect rather than putting someone/something down.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
communication |opinions |social_interaction
例文
  • 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."
学習者向け例文
  • He talked deprecatingly about her idea.
文法
辞書形
deprecatingly
IPA
GB/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/
US/dˈɛpɹɪkˌeɪtɪŋli/
音節・強勢
de - prec - at - ingly (4音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: deprecatingly
  • Plural: deprecatinglies
関連語
Forms
deprecatinglies noun
Core family
deprecate verb C1 deprecation noun deprecating adjective
Related words
self-deprecating adjective
Advanced or less common
deprecatory adjective
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