DEPRECATIVELY

deprecatively

(adverb) in a deprecative manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

deprecatively (comparative more deprecatively, superlative most deprecatively)

In an deprecating manner; in a manner that deprecates

Synonyms: disapprovingly, deprecatingly

Source: Wiktionary


DEPRECATIVE

Dep"re*ca*tive, a. Etym: [L. deprecativus: cf. F. déprécatif.]

Definition: Serving to deprecate; deprecatory.

– Dep"re*ca*tive*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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