Meaning & use

pejoratively

adverb·Advanced

In a way that expresses criticism, scorn, or a low opinion of someone or something.

See it in a sentence

The word was originally neutral but is now used pejoratively to insult political opponents.

She felt he had spoken pejoratively about her hometown without realizing it.

A note on using this word

Pejoratively is common in linguistics and media discussion when noting that a term carries a negative connotation.

Words with a similar meaning

disparaginglyscornfully

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Words with an opposite meaning

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