Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [dis-mis-iv]
- /dɪsˈmɪs ɪv/
- /di.smis.si.ve.lei/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [dis-mis-iv]
- /dɪsˈmɪs ɪv/
Definitions of dismissively word
- adjective dismissively indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture. 1
- adjective dismissively indicating lack of interest or approbation; scornful; disdainful. 1
- noun dismissively In a dismissive manner. 1
- adverb dismissively in a dismissive manner 0
Information block about the term
Origin of dismissively
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; dismiss + -ive
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Dismissively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dismissively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
dismissively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dismissively
adverb dismissively
- contemptuously — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- facetiously — not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.
- frivolously — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- glibly — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
Antonyms for dismissively
adverb dismissively
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
Top questions with dismissively
- what does dismissively mean?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with d
- Words starting with di
- Words starting with dis
- Words starting with dism
- Words starting with dismi
- Words starting with dismis
- Words starting with dismiss
- Words starting with dismissi
- Words starting with dismissiv
- Words starting with dismissive
- Words starting with dismissivel
- Words starting with dismissively