deprecatingly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing contempt or disapproval in a mild or mocking way

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Variants

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deprecating , deprecatingly , self-deprecating , self-deprecatingly

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Etymology

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from the verb deprecate + -ly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deprecatingly' first appeared in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'deprecation' comes from the Latin word 'deprecari', which means 'to pray or entreat'. However, the modern usage of the word 'deprecatingly' has taken on a negative connotation.

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Related Concepts

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1. condescension: A related concept is condescension, which refers to speaking or behaving in a patronizing or superior way towards someone perceived as inferior.

2. sarcasm: Another related concept is sarcasm, which involves using irony or mockery to convey the opposite meaning of what is being said.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deprecatingly' has been used to convey sarcasm or mockery in various contexts. For instance, in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy uses the term 'deprecatingly' when he speaks to Elizabeth Bennet, implying a sense of mockery and disdain.

How to Memorize "deprecatingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making a mildly mocking or disapproving comment with a smirk or a roll of the eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deprecatingly' with the image of a mocking tone or a patronizing attitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'deprecatingly' as meaning 'in a mocking or disapproving way'.

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