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Meaning of CONTEMPTUOUSLY

Pronunciation:  kunt'empchwuslee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adv]  without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"
 
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 Synonyms: contumeliously, disdainfully, scornfully, showing contempt
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Con*temp"tu*ous*ly\, adv.
In a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain;
despitefully.
      The apostles and most eminent Christians were poor, and
      used contemptuously.                     --Jer. Taylor.
 
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