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contumelious

con·tu·me·ly
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [kon-too-muh-lee, -tyoo-; kuh n-too-muh-lee, -tyoo-; kon-tuh m-lee, -tyoom, -chuh m]
    • /ˈkɒn tʊ mə li, -tyʊ-; kənˈtu mə li, -ˈtyu-; ˈkɒn təm li, -tyum, -tʃəm/
    • /ˌkɒn.tjuː.ˈmiː.lɪəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-too-muh-lee, -tyoo-; kuh n-too-muh-lee, -tyoo-; kon-tuh m-lee, -tyoom, -chuh m]
    • /ˈkɒn tʊ mə li, -tyʊ-; kənˈtu mə li, -ˈtyu-; ˈkɒn təm li, -tyum, -tʃəm/

Definitions of contumelious word

  • adjective contumelious rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating 3
  • noun plural contumelious insulting display of contempt in words or actions; contemptuous or humiliating treatment. 1
  • noun plural contumelious a humiliating insult. 1
  • noun contumelious (of behavior) scornful and insulting; insolent. 1
  • adjective contumelious rude, insolent 1
  • adjective contumelious (archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful. 0
See all 6 definitions of contumelious

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Origin of contumelious

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English contumelie (< Anglo-French) < Latin contumēlia, perhaps akin to contumāx (see contumacy), though formation and sense development are unclear

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Parts of speech for Contumelious

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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contumelious popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for contumelious

adj contumelious

  • abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
  • brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
  • brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
  • cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
  • contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.

adjective contumelious

  • insolent — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
All 23 Synonyms of contumelious

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