What is "contemptuously" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does contemptuously mean in English? Meaning of contemptuously definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "contemptuously" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "contemptuously": without respect; in a disdainful manner

Adverb

  • Meaning: without respect; in a disdainful manner
  • Example: she spoke of him contemptuously
  • Synonyms: contemptuously contumeliously disdainfully scornfully
  • Pronunciation in US: /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/, /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/

    Synonyms:

    arrogantly, haughtily, insolently, harshly, crudely, imprudently, loudly, roughly, sharply, bluntly, discourteously, barbarously, boorishly, brazenly, coarsely, crassly, curtly, disrespectfully, indecently, indecorously, insolently, sassily, snootily, tactlessly, unabashedly, uncivilly, uncouthly, ungraciously, vulgarly,

    Antonyms:

    courteously, politely, civilly, suavely,

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    contemptuously in English: contemptuously
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