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deprecatory

[ dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

deprecatory

/ ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ /

1580–90; < Late Latin dēprecātōrius, equivalent to Latin dēprecā ( rī ) ( deprecate ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

“Vait a minit, sir,” said Mr. Weller, raising his hand in a deprecatory manner.

By making the customary modest deprecatory remarks about Great Britain, they induced me to unbosom myself with honest candor.

The General made a deprecatory gesture, and was on the point of saying something, when the man of the house spoke up.

Fields inquired in a deprecatory manner which made Burns long to twist his neck.

He has a glossy dark moustache, large and pensive dark eyes, a nicely deprecatory manner, and a beautifully conciliatory smile.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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