derogative
derogative · more derogative · most derogative
Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittlingDisparaging; tending or intending to be belittling.
Meaning
2 sensesDisparaging; tending or intending to be belittling.
Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
More definitions
- expressive of low opinion
Forms
more derogative, most derogative| Comparative | more derogative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most derogative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymstending or intending to be belittling:contemptuousC2
Close in meaning
- expressive of low opinion:derogatorydisparaging
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedderogate
Derivedderogatively
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.