Denigratory and Respectful

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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

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Respectful is an antonym for denigratory.

Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Denigratory is an antonym for respectful.

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Respectful and Denigratory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/denigratory/respectful

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