pejoratively en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English pejorative Middle English -ly English -ly English pejoratively From pejorative + -ly.
Meanings
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In a pejorative manner. Insultingly, disparagingly; so as to belittle another or harm their reputation.
Despite their number and their assimilationist proclivities, Filipino Punjabis are sometimes pejoratively called 'five-six Indians'.
2006, Brij V. Lal, Peter Reeves, Rajesh Rai, The Encyclopedia of the Indian Diaspora:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more pejoratively | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pejoratively | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (10)
ca pejorativament (pejorative manner) · cs pejorativně (pejorative manner) · fr péjorativement (pejorative manner) · wa rabaxhanmint (pejorative manner) · es despectivamente (pejorative manner) · ca despectivament (pejorative manner) · fi halveksuen (pejorative manner) · fi halventavasti (pejorative manner) · fi halveksien (pejorative manner) · ru уничижительно (pejorative manner)