deprecatory

[ dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ ˈdɛp rɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.

apologetic; making apology.

Origin of deprecatory

1580–90; < Late Latin dēprecātōrius, equivalent to Latin dēprecā(rī) (see deprecate) + -tōrius -tory¹

dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly, adverb dep·re·ca·to·ri·ness, noun non·dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly, adverb non·dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly·ness, noun

non·dep·re·ca·to·ry, adjective

"I used to go fishing when I was a boy," Cliffe replied with a deprecatory smile.

The Coast of Adventure |Harold Bindloss
He strode out of the room and Jane followed him, smiling back at Mrs. Richards with a deprecatory shake of her head.

Jane Journeys On |Ruth Comfort Mitchell
Ottawa chiefs did not thrust themselves forward, and when they spoke it was in a deprecatory way.

The Riflemen of the Ohio |Joseph A. Altsheler
"I've a sort of vague, misty idea," she answered, with a laugh that was plainly intended to be deprecatory of her own power.

Ravensdene Court |J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher

“I—I—” Sylvia pursed up her lips and elevated her eyebrows in deprecatory fashion.

More about Pixie |Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

deprecatory

/ (ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ) /

expressing disapproval; protesting

expressing apology; apologetic

deprecatorily, adverb