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- [kuh n-temp-choo-uh s]
- /kənˈtɛmp tʃu əs/
- /kənˈtemp.tju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-temp-choo-uh s]
- /kənˈtɛmp tʃu əs/
Definitions of contemptuously word
- adjective contemptuously showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful. 1
- noun contemptuously In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly. 1
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Origin of contemptuously
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin contemptu-, stem of contemptus contempt + -ous
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Parts of speech for Contemptuously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemptuously popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemptuously
adv contemptuously
- arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
adverb contemptuously
- scornfully — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- sneeringly — to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
- disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- derisively — characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
Antonyms for contemptuously
adv contemptuously
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- suavely — (of persons or their manner, speech, etc.) smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane.
adverb contemptuously
- admiringly — displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
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