Definitions for contumely
ˈkɒn tʊ mə li, -tyʊ-; kənˈtu mə li, -ˈtyu-con·tu·me·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abuse, insult, revilement, contumely, vilificationnoun

   a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

   "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

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1. contumelynoun

   Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

2. Etymology: From contumelie, from contumelia, perhaps from com- + tumeo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CONTUMELYnoun

   Rudeness; contemptuousness; bitterness of language; reproach.

   Etymology: contumelia, Latin.

   If the helm of chief government be in the hands of a few of the wealthiest, then laws, providing for continuance thereof, must make the punishment of contumely and wrong, offered unto any of the common sort, sharp and grievous, that so the evil may be prevented. Richard Hooker, b. i. sect. 10.

   Th’ oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely,
   The pang of despis’d love, the law’s delay. William Shakespeare, Hamlet.

   It was undervalued and depressed with some bitterness and contumely. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   Why should any man be troubled at the contumelies of those whose judgment deserves not to be valued? John Tillotson.

   Eternal contumely attend that guilty title which claims exemption from thought, and arrogates to its wearers the prerogative of brutes. Joseph Addison, Guardian, №. 123.

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1. contumely

   Contumely refers to insulting language or treatment, rudeness, arrogance, or a scornful insult. It can also describe an act involving contempt or rudeness.

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1. Contumelynoun

   rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace

2. Etymology: [L. contumelia, prob. akin to contemnere to despise: cf. OF. contumelie. Cf. Contumacy.]

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1. Contumely

   kon′tū-mel-i, n. rudeness: insolence: reproach.—adj. Contumē′lious, haughtily reproachful: insolent.—adv. Contumē′liously.—n. Contumē′liousness. [L. contumelia, which is prob. from the same source as contumacy.]

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1. • Disrespect

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contumely in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contumely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contumely
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contumely
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=contumely
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contumely
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=contumely