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DEROGATORY Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word derogatory. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DEROGATORY

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approving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the formal act of approving

adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting praise or approval

complimentary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conveying or resembling a compliment

adjective satellite

• costing nothing

dignified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

adjective satellite

• having or showing self-esteem

flattering
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or representing to advantage

adjective satellite

• obsequiously complimentary

high-minded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

honorable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

• worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

• deserving of esteem and respect

laudatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of or giving praise

praising
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• full of or giving praise

respectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or exhibiting respect

adjective satellite

• feeling or manifesting veneration

honorific
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an expression of respect

adjective satellite

• conferring or showing honor or respect

Alternatives for APPROVING

Alternatives for COMPLIMENTARY

Alternatives for DIGNIFIED

Alternatives for FLATTERING

Alternatives for HIGH-MINDED

Alternatives for HONORABLE

Alternatives for LAUDATORY

Alternatives for PRAISING

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