contumeliously
- adverb
- /ˌkɒn.tjuːˈmiː.li.əs/
- Offensive
- She glared at the judge and spoke contumeliously, shocking everyone in the courtroom.
Examples
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The official replied contumeliously to the protestors, refusing to consider their concerns.
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The critic wrote contumeliously about the artist's latest work.
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His remarks were delivered contumeliously, leaving no doubt about his contempt.
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He spoke contumeliously to his colleagues during the meeting.
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His remarks were delivered contumeliously, leaving no doubt about his contempt.
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She glared at the judge and spoke contumeliously, shocking everyone in the courtroom.
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The official replied contumeliously to the protestors, refusing to consider their concerns.
Synonyms
24
1.3
In a way that is not polite and shows no respect
5
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
4
4.4
In a rude way that shows no respect
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
3
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
2
4.5
In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people
2
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
2
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
2
5.9
In a rude way that tries to hurt someone's feelings
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.8
In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings
1
7.1
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
4.2
In a rude way that shows little respect for others
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge
1
6.7
In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
8.2
In a sharply critical way that can hurt someone's feelings
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge
1
8.2
In a rude way that shows no respect for others
1
6.5
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
1
9.9
In a very harsh and angry way that hurts people
1
9.9
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
1
9.5
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
9.9
In a way that says very bad and untrue things about someone
1
8.1
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
1
8.6
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
1
8.2
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
1
9.9
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
1
9.9
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a rude or disrespectful way
Antonyms
How Disrespectful
- Offensive
4
7.5
- Offensive
2
5.9
4
4.4
24
1.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
contumeliously = contumelious (semi-transparent) = contumely + ous + ly
Forming an adverb by adding the productive suffix '-ly' to an adjective is a regular and transparent process.
Etymology
Contumeliously comes from an old Latin word meaning 'insult' and is related to the English idea of contempt ('disrespect'). So, to act contumeliously is to speak or behave in a rude, insulting way.