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Definitions for contemptuously
con·temp·tu·ous·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
contemptuously, disdainfully, scornfully, contumeliouslyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
"she spoke of him contemptuously"
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contemptuouslyadverb
In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Contemptuouslyadverb
With scorn; with despite; scornfully; despitefully.
Etymology: from contemptuous.
I throw my name against the bruising stone,
Trampling contemptuously on thy diadem. William Shakespeare.The apostles and most eminent Christians were poor, and used contemptuously. Jeremy Taylor, Holy Living.
If he governs tyrannically in youth, he will be treated contemptuously in age; and the baser his enemies, the more intolerable the affront. Roger L'Estrange, Fab. 14. Moral.
A wise man would not speak contemptuously of a prince, though out of his dominions. John Tillotson.
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contemptuously
Contemptuously is an adverb that describes the act of doing something in a way that shows a strong feeling of disapproval or utter dislike, often characterized by scorn, disrespect, or disregard. It's typically associated with a sense of superiority or disdainful behavior.
Webster Dictionary
Contemptuouslyadverb
in a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain; despitefully
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contemptuously in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contemptuously in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of contemptuously in a Sentence
He had heard people speak contemptuously of money he wondered if they had ever tried to do without it.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
Shira was murdered because she bravely supported the principle that each one can live their life in honor and security, we will not allow this despicable killer to undermine the core values that Israeli society is based upon. We contemptuously denounce his actions of hate and violence. We will do everything in our power to bring this killer to face justice.
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