Denigratory and Positive

Opposite meaning words

Denigratory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: a denigratory observation that the novel wasn't half bad—considering it was written by an actor

Show all Definitions

Positive is an antonym for denigratory.

Positive adjective - Expressing approval.

Show all Definitions

Denigratory is an antonym for positive.

Cite this Source

Positive and Denigratory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/denigratory/positive

Denigratory & Positive. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/denigratory/positive>.

Positive or Denigratory. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/denigratory/positive.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "denigratory" and "positive" have occurred on timeline