depreciatory

An adjective meaning tending to diminish in value or expressing a low opinion; now rarely used in modern English.

ruПрилагательное, означающее склонность к обесцениванию или выражению низкого мнения; в современном английском используется редко.esAdjetivo que denota una actitud o tendencia a devaluar o expresar una opinión baja sobre algo o alguien; en inglés moderno se usa con poca frecuencia.frAdjectif rare signifiant qui tend à déprécier ou à exprimer une opinion défavorable, qui dévalorise ou rabaisse.deAdjektiv, das eine Neigung zum Herabsetzen oder zur Äußerung einer geringen Meinung ausdrückt; im modernen Englisch selten verwendet.ptAdjetivo que indica tendência a depreciar, menosprezar ou expressar opinião desfavorável sobre algo ou alguém; em inglês moderno é usado raramente.zh形容词，表示带有贬低、轻视或贬损意味的；指倾向于贬低他人或事物的价值。现代英语中较少使用。arصفة تعني النزعة إلى التقليل من قيمة شيء أو شخص، أو التعبير عن رأي متدنٍّ فيه؛ وهي قليلة الاستعمال في الإنكليزية المعاصرة.

1. Tending to reduce value C1 formal

   Having the effect of lowering the worth or price of something.

   • The constant criticism had a depreciatory effect on the company's stock.
   • His depreciatory remarks about the artwork lowered its market value.
   • The report's depreciatory tone caused the property prices to fall.

   ruСнижающий стоимостьesdepreciatoriofrDépréciatif (qui tend à réduire la valeur)deWertminderndptQue reduz o valorzh贬值的arمُخفِض للقيمة

   Synonyms: depreciative

   Antonyms: appreciativevaluable

2. Belittling or disparaging C1 formal

   Expressing a low opinion of someone or something; tending to belittle.

   • She made a depreciatory comment about his efforts, which hurt his feelings.
   • His depreciatory attitude towards her achievements was uncalled for.
   • The review was full of depreciatory language, dismissing the film entirely.

   ruУничижительныйesdespectivofrdépréciatif (qui déprécie)deGeringschätzigptDepreciativozh贬低的arتحقيري

   Synonyms: denigratorydeprecatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativeslighting

   Antonyms: appreciativecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatory

• more depreciatory comparative form
• most depreciatory superlative form