Depreciative and Respectful

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

Usage example: the usual depreciative comments by the troops about the food in the mess hall

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Respectful is an antonym for depreciative.

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

Usage example: the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office

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Depreciative is an antonym for respectful.

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