pejoratively
In belittling terms
Pejoratively means in a way that expresses disapproval or contempt.
When a term is used pejoratively, it carries negative connotations even if the word itself is neutral: He called them "bureaucrats" pejoratively, though technically that's just what they were.
The adverb often appears in discussions of how language conveys judgment.
In a belittling manner
- derisivelyIn a mocking manner
- contemptuouslyWith scorn or derision
- scornfullyWith sneering contempt
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
sneeringly · mockingly · insultingly · deprecatingly · dismissively · belittlingly · slightingly · condescendingly
In an insulting manner
- abusivelyIn a harmful manner
- slanderouslyWith false, damaging speech
- libelouslyIn a written-defamation manner
- offensivelyIn an insulting way
disrespectfully · degradingly · demeaningly · reproachfully · accusatorily
With serious judgment
- disapprovinglyExpressing negative judgment
- censoriouslyIn a fault-finding manner
- judgmentallyIn a disapproving manner
- harshlyIn severe manner
scathingly · reprovingly · reproachfully · hypercritically · unsparingly · uncharitably · unkindly · negatively
disparagingly
In a belittling manner
- derisivelyIn a mocking manner
- contemptuouslyWith scorn or derision
- scornfullyWith sneering contempt
disdainfully · sneeringly · mockingly · insultingly · deprecatingly · dismissively · belittlingly · slightingly · condescendingly · patronizingly
derogatorily
In an insulting manner
- abusivelyIn a harmful manner
- slanderouslyWith false, damaging speech
- libelouslyIn a written-defamation manner
offensively · disrespectfully · degradingly · demeaningly · reproachfully · accusatorily
critically
With serious judgment
- disapprovinglyExpressing negative judgment
- censoriouslyIn a fault-finding manner
- judgmentallyIn a disapproving manner
harshly · scathingly · reprovingly · reproachfully · hypercritically · unsparingly · uncharitably · unkindly · negatively
pejorativelyapprovingly
With positive regard
complimentarily · positively · favorably · admiringly · flatteringly