† derogaˈtorious,a.Obs. [f. L. dērogātōri-us derogatory + -ous.] = next. c1555Harpsfield Divorce Hen. VIII (1878) 234 His doings were derogatorious..to the supremacy of the Pope.1601Deacon & Walker Spirits & Divels 186 Your speech is derogatorious to the efficacie..of Christ's death.