derogatively

English

Etymology

From derogative +‎ -ly.

Adverb

derogatively (comparative more derogatively, superlative most derogatively)

1. In a derogative way or manner: derogatorily.
   • 1963, Xavier Herbert, Distubing Element, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 233:

     Curiously, I could not speak derogatively of her to anyone.