Pejorative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pejorative is an adjective meaning Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
Meaning
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
More Meanings
- A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
Example Sentences
“Get away from me, freak.” “Actually, my designation is Logic-y. I take issue with the pejorative when I am simply a product of your self-inflicted bifurcation.”
These days, on platforms like X, slopulism is a pejorative label often applied to posts by politicians and pundits alike, anyone who shares out lowest-common-denominator ideas designed to appeal to loyal political bases.
Word Forms
- pejoratives
Synonyms for pejorative
Depending on context, synonyms include dyslogistic, disrespectful, dysphemism, uncomplimentary.
Antonyms for pejorative
Common opposites include ameliorative, approbative, eulogistic, meliorative, euphemism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dyslogistic, uncomplimentary, abusive, derogative, despective, mocking.
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