self-deprecatory

adjective

Definition of self-deprecatorynext
as in self-deprecating

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Recent Examples of self-deprecatory Though it’s been less than two weeks since Conan O’Brien made his Oscars hosting debut, the famously self-deprecatory comedian is already discussing how things could’ve gone differently. — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025 But here, Astrov, given great self-deprecatory wit by William Jackson Harper, is more dimensional than usual, including, for once, an interest in trees that’s as painfully visceral as his interest in Elena. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-deprecatory
  1. self-deprecating
  2. self-effacing
  3. unassuming
  4. down-to-earth
  5. humble
  6. meek
  7. deferential
  8. aw-shucks
Adjective
  • The Prince of Wales, 42, cracked a self-deprecating joke about his thinning hair while meeting a well-wisher during his visit to the West Midlands on March 11.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Gaga was both host and musical guest on the latest episode of SNL, with the singer also delivering a self-deprecating opening monologue and a pair of Mayhem performances.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of self-deprecating
Adjective
  • The daughter of film stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, Orin shows a contagious enthusiasm for her craft, wedded to a surprisingly self-effacing attitude (especially for someone held up and cut down as a leading woman in her field).
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Although self-effacing and unfashionable, Hackman held special status within Hollywood — heir to Spencer Tracy as an everyman, actor’s actor, curmudgeon and reluctant celebrity.
    — Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of self-effacing
Adjective
  • The building is now an unassuming hot dog joint, but the bathroom where Morrison recorded his vocals is still standing.
    — Edmund Vallance, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Dialogue feels secondary to her performance of unassuming determination.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of unassuming
Adjective
  • Laurie Berkner The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford Hipper than Raffi, more down-to-earth than The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner brings a pop-folk edge to children’s songs.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • With its vibrant base village, Snowmass strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated amenities and down-to-earth charm, offering a welcoming atmosphere where families can truly unwind.
    — Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of down-to-earth
Adjective
  • Sometimes those simple, humble, short-on-ingredients dishes are some of our most cherished.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Articulate yet humble in interviews, Coleman is the ultimate team player on the court and the biggest supporter of his teammates off it.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of humble
Adjective
  • The Old Lady have underperformed for much of the campaign, and their meek exit from the Champions League at the hands of PSV Eindhoven increased the scrutiny on Motta, who’s only been in the job since last June.
    — Emmet Gates, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The column was, if anything, meek to the point of embarrassing.
    — Ruth Marcus, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of meek
Adjective
  • Largely deferential to Herro this season, this was the rare opportunity of Adebayo having the stage to himself . . .
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Veterans groups, however, complained that the new court was too deferential to the VA when reviewing the agency’s decisions.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of deferential
Adjective
  • The connections Plunkett draws between Frost’s lyric poems and their literary influences are valuable, particularly for anyone taken in by Frost’s aw-shucks persona.
    — Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Image The Killer Inside Me By Jim Thompson From the outside, Lou Ford seems to be every bit the easygoing, aw-shucks deputy sheriff of a small Texas town.
    — S.A. Cosby, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of aw-shucks

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