Synonyms of denigrative

denigrative

adjective

as in insulting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

thanked her for the gift and then added the denigrative aside, "Not that it's anything special!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulting
• slighting
• malicious
• critical
• degrading
• abusive
• demeaning
• contemptuous
• derogatory
• pejorative
• disparaging
• disdainful
• depreciatory
• uncomplimentary
• scornful
• deprecatory
• denigratory
• venomous
• detractive
• depreciative
• hateful
• derisory
• libelous
• libellous
• derogative
• nasty
• decrying
• belittling
• cruel
• defamatory
• malignant
• aspersing
• slanderous
• virulent
• calumnious
• spiteful
• opprobrious
• malevolent
• scurrilous
• denunciative
• malign
• jealous
• unkind
• mean
• envious
• despiteful
• bitter
• denunciatory
• maligning
• vilifying
• catty
• slandering
• caustic
• acrimonious
• resentful
• jaundiced
• scathing
• rancorous
• acrid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complimentary
• laudatory
• positive
• commendatory
• friendly
• laudative
• admiring
• approving
• respectful
• adulatory
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• warm
• kind
• applauding
• kindly
• unmalicious
• kindhearted
• warmhearted