disparagingly

Meanings

• Adverb

  Used to describe speech or behavior that intends to belittle, insult, or humiliate someone or something.

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Variants

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disparaging , disparagingly

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Etymology

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From the past participle of the verb 'disparage' which means to speak ill of, belittle, or belittle someone or something.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disparagingly' comes from the Old French word 'desparager,' which means 'to break apart.'

2. Disparagingly was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The word 'disparage' has a positive use in the financial world, where it means to estimate the value of an asset or security as being lower than its actual worth.

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1. Insult: Insult is a verbal or written expression that is intended to belittle or offend someone. Disparagingly is a way of delivering an insult.

2. Prejudice: Prejudice is an unjustified attitude towards a person or group based on their race, religion, gender, or other factors. Disparagingly language is often used to express prejudiced attitudes.

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Disparagingly is often used in various forms of literature and art to depict characters who use derogatory language towards others. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' Tom Buchanan is described as using disparaging language towards others, revealing his prejudiced and bigoted nature.

How to Memorize "disparagingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone using disparaging language towards another person. Imagine the tone and body language that accompanies the speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disparagingly' with the feeling of putting someone down or belittling them. Think of a time when you have felt belittled or have witnessed someone else being belittled.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'disparagingly' with the word 'putdown.' Remember that 'putdown' is a synonym for 'insult' and that disparagingly is a way of delivering an insult.

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