deprecatingly

[US]/ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪŋli/
[UK]/ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a manner that expresses disapproval; in a pleading or begging manner

Phrases & Collocations

deprecatingly humorous

deprecatingly sarcastic

deprecatingly critical

deprecatingly funny

deprecatingly modest

deprecatingly dismissive

deprecatingly ironic

deprecatingly playful

deprecatingly candid

deprecatingly sincere

Example Sentences

she smiled deprecatingly at her own mistakes.

he spoke deprecatingly about his achievements.

they laughed deprecatingly at their old photos.

she often makes deprecatingly humorous remarks.

he waved his hand deprecatingly at the compliment.

she responded deprecatingly to his praise.

he looked deprecatingly at his own fashion sense.

they exchanged deprecatingly teasing comments.

she laughed deprecatingly at her clumsiness.

he often speaks deprecatingly about his cooking skills.

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