Antonyms of adj adulatory

1 sense of adulatory

Sense 1
adulatory -- (obsequiously complimentary; "they listened with flattering interest")

INDIRECT (VIA flattering) -> unflattering, uncomplimentary -- (showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress")

Similarity of adj adulatory

1 sense of adulatory

Sense 1
adulatory -- (obsequiously complimentary; "they listened with flattering interest")
       => flattering (vs. unflattering) -- (showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color")