SLIGHTINGLY

disparagingly, slightingly

(adverb) in a disparaging manner; “these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging ‘only to a story’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

slightingly (comparative more slightingly, superlative most slightingly)

(archaic) In a slighting manner, belittlingly.

Source: Wiktionary


Slight"ing*ly, adv.

Definition: In a slighting manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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