| 词汇 | deprecatory |
| 释义 | deprecatory adjective formal or literaryuk /ˈdep.rə.kə.tər.i/ us /ˈdep.rə.kə.tɔːr.i/ showing that you think something is of little value or importance, or that you do not approve of it: He was forced to resign after making deprecatory remarks about the museum's new exhibits. Hardly a day goes by when there is not a deprecatory reference to him. showing that you feel embarrassed, especially by praise: （尤指受赞扬时）不好意思的，难为情的，窘迫的 He gave a soft, deprecatory laugh. She waved her hand in a deprecatory manner. He was sour and deprecatory about the team. In many cultures, the term "stepmother" automatically evokes deprecatory implications. He bowed in a politely deprecatory manner, then turned and left the room. Critical & uncomplimentary acidulous aloof astringency astringently barbed be all very wellidiom captious censorious derogatory hypercritical scarifying scarifyingly scathing scathingly scorchingly self-critical shade sniffy uncomplimentary venomous You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Shy and modest Synonymdeprecating |
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