slightingly
In belittling fashion
In a manner that conveys disrespect or dismissal; disparagingly.
The adverb derives from the verb slight, meaning to treat as unimportant: He spoke slightingly of her achievements.
The word is somewhat formal and literary, more common in older texts than contemporary speech.
Showing something unworthy of consideration
- disparaginglyIn a belittling manner
- deprecatinglyIn a self-belittling way
- sneeringlyWith mocking disdain
- condescendinglyWith arrogant superiority
mockingly · scornfully · disdainfully · contemptuously · derisively · insultingly · patronizingly · demeaningly
Without proper courtesy
- discourteouslyWithout proper manners
- impolitelyIn an uncivil manner
- insolentlyWith offensive disrespect
- impudentlyWith disrespectful boldness
curtly · brusquely · offhandedly · carelessly · thoughtlessly · heedlessly · flippantly · casually
Estimate below true worth
- minimizeReduce to smallest extent
- trivializeMake light of
- downplayDiminish perceived importance
- underestimateJudge too low
discount · brush off · gloss over · make light of · shrug off · wave away · disregard · overlook
dismissively
Showing something unworthy of consideration
- disparaginglyIn a belittling manner
- deprecatinglyIn a self-belittling way
- sneeringlyWith mocking disdain
condescendingly · mockingly · scornfully · disdainfully · contemptuously · derisively · insultingly · patronizingly · demeaningly · degradingly
rudely
Without proper courtesy
- discourteouslyWithout proper manners
- impolitelyIn an uncivil manner
- insolentlyWith offensive disrespect
impudently · curtly · brusquely · offhandedly · carelessly · thoughtlessly · heedlessly · flippantly · casually · indifferently
undervalue
Estimate below true worth
- minimizeReduce to smallest extent
- trivializeMake light of
- downplayDiminish perceived importance
underestimate · discount · brush off · gloss over · make light of · shrug off · wave away · disregard · overlook · neglect
slightinglyrespectfully
In a deferential way
admiringly · reverently · deferentially · appreciatively · approvingly
slightinglyapprovingly
With positive regard
complimentarily · flatteringly · enthusiastically · glowingly · favorably