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pejoratively Synonyms

Another word for pejoratively

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses contempt, disapproval, or disparagement; in a way that diminishes the value or reputation of someone or something.

Usage Example

"The term was originally used derogatorily by critics of the artistic movement, though the painters later embraced it with pride."

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derogatorily
disparagingly
deprecatingly
Strong
contemptuously
dismissively
scornfully
sneeringly
derisively
insultingly
belittlingly

Opposites of pejoratively

The opposite of pejoratively shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

complimentarily
favorably
approvingly
respectfully
admiringly
appreciatively
See all opposites of pejoratively

• Nearby Words

peglike
pejibaye
pejorative
pejoratively
peke
peking
pekingese

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pejoratively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pejoratively
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