CEFR C1

contemptuously

adverb

Meaning

contemptuously means in a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.
The lesson showed how to contemptuously in a natural sentence.

Synonyms: condescendingly, disdainfully, disrespectfully

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contemptuously (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/

Definition

Examples

He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.
The lesson showed how to contemptuously in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will contemptuously before translating the verb.

How to Use contemptuously

to contemptuously (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to contemptuously."
contemptuously in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how contemptuously works in context."

Synonyms of contemptuously

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