Definition: In a way that causes someone to lose confidence or hope.

Example: The team's constant losses affected their performance demoralizingly.

Definition: Someone who is shy and modest, often behaving in a reserved way.

Example: She wore a demure dress to the formal event, which made her look elegant and modest.

Definition: In a way that is modest, reserved, or shy, often in a manner that is appealing or attractive.

Example: She smiled demurely when complimented on her dress.

Definition: In a way that shows disapproval or criticism of something or someone.

Example: She spoke deprecatingly about her own achievements, downplaying her success.

Definition: To make something lower in position, strength, or mood; to cause a decrease in something.

Example: The news of the layoffs depressed the workers' spirits.

Definition: Feeling very sad or unhappy; having low spirits.

Example: After losing his job, he felt really depressed for weeks.

Definition: Able to be pushed down or pressed in.

Example: The depressible button on the remote control makes it easy to operate.

Definition: Causing feelings of sadness or gloom.

Example: The movie was so depressing that I couldn't stop crying.

Definition: In a way that causes feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

Example: The movie ended depressingly, leaving the audience in silence.

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or a lack of hope.

Example: She spoke depressively about her future, feeling that things would never improve.