deprecatingly
In belittling manner
In a manner expressing disapproval or criticism, often mild or understated: She shook her head deprecatingly at his messy room.
Also used for self-deprecating speech—downplaying one's own abilities or achievements: "It was nothing," he said deprecatingly.
The word carries a tone of gentle dismissiveness rather than harsh condemnation.
With arrogant superiority
- disparaginglyIn a belittling manner
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
- contemptuouslyWith scorn or derision
- dismissivelyShowing something unworthy of consideration
derisively · scornfully · patronizingly · sneeringly · slightingly · demeaning · diminishing · minimizing
In humble manner
- humblyWithout pride or arrogance
- self-mockinglyWith humor targeting oneself
- sheepishlyIn a self-conscious way
- apologeticallyIn a sorry manner
diffidently · understating · downplaying · deflecting · self-consciously · meekly · unassumingly · bashfully
In a mocking manner
- scoffinglyIn a mocking way
- tauntinglyIn a mocking manner
- jeeringlyIn a mocking manner
- teasinglyIn a playfully mocking way
mockingly · sneeringly · lampooning · satirizing · parodying · jibing · spoofing · caricaturing
With dry humor
- sardonicallyWith mocking disdain
- drylyWithout emotional inflection
- sarcasticallyWith mocking insincerity
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
satirically · acerbically · caustically · mordantly · archly · pointedly · drily · bitingly
condescendingly
With arrogant superiority
- disparaginglyIn a belittling manner
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
- contemptuouslyWith scorn or derision
dismissively · derisively · scornfully · patronizingly · sneeringly · slightingly · demeaning · diminishing · minimizing · undercutting
modestly
In humble manner
- humblyWithout pride or arrogance
- self-mockinglyWith humor targeting oneself
- sheepishlyIn a self-conscious way
apologetically · diffidently · understating · downplaying · deflecting · self-consciously · meekly · unassumingly · bashfully · demurely
derisively
In a mocking manner
- scoffinglyIn a mocking way
- tauntinglyIn a mocking manner
- jeeringlyIn a mocking manner
teasingly · mockingly · sneeringly · lampooning · satirizing · parodying · jibing · spoofing · caricaturing · ribbing
wryly
With dry humor
- sardonicallyWith mocking disdain
- drylyWithout emotional inflection
- sarcasticallyWith mocking insincerity
tongue-in-cheek · satirically · acerbically · caustically · mordantly · archly · pointedly · drily · bitingly · tartly
deprecatinglyapprovingly
With positive regard
admiringly · favorably · supportively · appreciatively · flatteringly
deprecatinglyboastfully
With arrogant self-promotion
pridefully · arrogantly · immodestly · proudly · conceitedly
deprecatinglyadmiringly
With visible approval
complimentarily · flatteringly · reverently · adoringly · appreciatively