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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Word of the Day

3 February 2025

CRAZY

(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”


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Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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