Definition of Deprecatory
Deprecatory
dep·re·ca·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
demonstrating disapproval in a demeaning or degrading manner;
e.g. The boy's parents used many deprecatory comments about his low grades.
(adjective)
apologetic;
e.g. He addressed his fans in a deprecatory tone regarding the hurtful comments he had made.
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