Antonyms of adj derogatory

1 sense of derogatory

Sense 1
derogative, derogatory, disparaging -- (expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house")

INDIRECT (VIA uncomplimentary) -> complimentary -- (conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark")

Similarity of adj derogatory

1 sense of derogatory

Sense 1
derogative, derogatory, disparaging -- (expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house")
       => uncomplimentary (vs. complimentary) -- (tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage)