belittlingly
With demeaning tone
In a manner that makes someone or something seem unimportant or inferior.
The adverb modifies verbs of speaking or acting: She spoke belittlingly of his efforts, He belittlingly dismissed her concerns.
The word is cumbersome and rarely used; most writers prefer *dismissively* or rephrase entirely.
In an insulting manner
- pejorativelyIn a disparaging manner
- abusivelyIn a harmful manner
- offensivelyIn an insulting way
- disrespectfullyIn a rude manner
insultingly · scornfully · derisively · demeaningly · disparagingly · mockingly · tauntingly · sarcastically
In a self-belittling way
- reductivelyIn oversimplified manner
- dismissivelyShowing something unworthy of consideration
- slightinglyIn a disparaging manner
- degradinglyIn belittling fashion
In belittling fashion
- shamefullyIn dishonorable fashion
- embarrassinglyIn a mortifying manner
- mortifyinglyIn humiliating fashion
- disgracefullyIn a dishonorable manner
deflating · chastening · reproachfully · publicly · crushingly
In a belittling manner
- dismissivelyShowing something unworthy of consideration
- haughtilyWith disdainful superiority
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
- snobbishlyIn an elitist manner
pompously · superciliously · loftily · imperiously · contemptuously · arrogantly · overbearingly · smugly
derogatorily
In an insulting manner
- pejorativelyIn a disparaging manner
- abusivelyIn a harmful manner
- offensivelyIn an insulting way
disrespectfully · insultingly · scornfully · derisively · demeaningly · disparagingly · mockingly · tauntingly · sarcastically · cuttingly
deprecatingly
In a self-belittling way
- reductivelyIn oversimplified manner
- dismissivelyShowing something unworthy of consideration
- slightinglyIn a disparaging manner
degradingly
In belittling fashion
- shamefullyIn dishonorable fashion
- embarrassinglyIn a mortifying manner
- mortifyinglyIn humiliating fashion
disgracefully · deflating · chastening · reproachfully · publicly · crushingly
patronizingly
In a belittling manner
- dismissivelyShowing something unworthy of consideration
- haughtilyWith disdainful superiority
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
snobbishly · pompously · superciliously · loftily · imperiously · contemptuously · arrogantly · overbearingly · smugly · self-importantly
belittlinglyadmiringly
With visible approval
respectfully · encouragingly · reverently · appreciatively · flatteringly
belittlinglyencouragingly
In a supportive way
supportively · upliftingly · reassuringly · inspiringly · cheeringly