Deprecatory
[deprə'keɪtərɪ] or ['dɛprəkə,tori]
Definition
(a.) Serving to deprecate; tending to remove or avert evil by prayer; apologetic.
Editor: Robert
Examples
- With a deprecatory grunt, the jackal again complied. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He used to nod many times to her and smile when she came in, and utter inarticulate deprecatory moans when she was going away. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- And you have observed, my wife, said Defarge, in a deprecatory manner, the anguish of his daughter, which must be a dreadful anguish to him! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr Rokesmith inclined his head in a deprecatory manner, and went on. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Vait a minit, Sir,' said Mr. Weller, raising his hand in a deprecatory manner. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Editor: Robert