Definition of contemptuously Contemptuously

/kʌntɛˈmpʧwʌsli/ - [kuntempchwuslee] - con•temp•tu•ous•ly

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What does contemptuously mean?

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Adverb

contemptuously - without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"
  disdainfully, scornfully, contumeliously
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  • contemptuously (adv.)
    In a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain; despitefully.

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