PEJORATIVELY

pejoratively

(adverb) in a pejorative manner; “I am not using the word pejoratively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pejoratively (comparative more pejoratively, superlative most pejoratively)

In a pejorative manner. Insultingly, disparagingly; so as to belittle another or harm their reputation.

Source: Wiktionary


PEJORATIVE

Pe*jor"a*tive, a. Etym: [F. péjoratif, fr. L. pejor, used as compar. of malus evil.]

Definition: Implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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