depreciatory
UK/di'pri:ʃiətəri/US/di'pri:ʃiәtәri/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Tending to belittle or express disapproval; disparaging
贬低的；轻蔑的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom depreciate, in its 'belittle' sense: tending to put down or disparage. Mostly formal/literary.
Root pric still carries 56 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
He spoke in a depreciatory tone about his rivals' work.