CONTUMELIOUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without respect; in a disdainful manner

Example:

she spoke of him contemptuously

Synonyms:

contemptuously; contumeliously; disdainfully; scornfully

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

contumelious (arrogantly insolent)

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