pejoratively

[US]/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪvli/
[UK]/pəˈdʒɔːrəˌtɪvli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a way that expresses contempt or disapproval

Phrases & Collocations

used pejoratively

viewed pejoratively

labelled pejoratively

described pejoratively

interpreted pejoratively

called pejoratively

seen pejoratively

termed pejoratively

defined pejoratively

regarded pejoratively

Example Sentences

he used the term pejoratively to insult her intelligence.

some people refer to that style of music pejoratively.

she described his behavior pejoratively, calling him immature.

the politician spoke pejoratively about his opponent's policies.

he often uses the word pejoratively to criticize others.

many critics use the term pejoratively to dismiss the film.

she felt that the label was used pejoratively in the discussion.

using that phrase pejoratively can hurt people's feelings.

he often speaks pejoratively about the younger generation.

in the debate, she referred to his ideas pejoratively.

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