adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

disparaging, mocking, mocking

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Example Sentences

Example:His disparaging remarks about the new policy were met with disapproval from the staff.

Definition:Showing contempt or disapproval; expressed with harsh or disliking words.

From disparaging

Example:The audience’s mocking comments were disrespectful and deprecatory towards the newcomer.

Definition:Showing contempt by laughing at or making light of someone’s actions or beliefs.

From mocking

Example:Her mocking tone was unmistakably deprecatory and made him feel uneasy.

Definition:Having a mocking tone or manner.

From mocking