ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pejoratively

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Pejoratively is an adverb meaning In a pejorative manner. Insultingly, disparagingly; so as to belittle another or harm their reputation.

Meaning

In a pejorative manner. Insultingly, disparagingly; so as to belittle another or harm their reputation.

Example Sentences

Despite their number and their assimilationist proclivities, Filipino Punjabis are sometimes pejoratively called 'five-six Indians'.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include depreciatingly, demeaningly, derogatorily, insultingly, defamingly, deprecatingly.

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