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Grammar : Adj
Spell : dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛp rɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i

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Définition of deprecatory

Origin :
  • 1580s, from Late Latin deprecatorius, from deprecat-, past participle stem of deprecari (see deprecation).
  • adj disparaging
Example sentences :
  • Austin waved them away with a deprecatory gesture and a smile.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • The Israelite did not answer, nor seem to hear this deprecatory remonstrance.
  • Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The clerk waved a deprecatory hand in Captain Cy's direction.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Composing himself, he turned to the girl again with a deprecatory smile.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • And with a deprecatory smile I added, "I am said somewhat to resemble him."
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Oh—we go not so far as that," said his Grace, with a deprecatory wave of the hands.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • He paused, and laughed in a deprecatory fashion before he went on again.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss
  • He made a deprecatory gesture, sat down, and took up a paper.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad
  • "They 're severe, certainly," muttered the other, in a deprecatory tone.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • Latisan was deprecatory, if his manners were revealing his feelings.
  • Extract from : « Joan of Arc of the North Woods » by Holman Day

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