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| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : kuhn-temp-choo-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : kənˈtɛmp tʃu əs |
Definition of contemptuously
Origin :- 1590s, from Latin contemptus (see contempt). Related: Contemptuously.
- As in proudly : adv boastfully
- As in rudely : adv impolitely
- And I believe I smiled a little too contemptuously for a sister to a sister.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- The commissionaire regarded him contemptuously, but did not reply to the sarcasm.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- “Nobody will believe what a man of that sort says,” said Mr Vladimir contemptuously.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- He stooped, picked it up, and cast it contemptuously from him.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- A nobleman once contemptuously asked of a sage, “What have you got by all your philosophy?”
- Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
- "You can wait, at least, until she is well," he said contemptuously.
- Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
- “No, he did not,” said the girl, shortly and contemptuously.
- Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
- "You'll ruffle it to the gallows, no doubt," he said contemptuously.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- On that he paused, and after an instant's silence Asad laughed angrily and contemptuously.
- Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
- "I never thought but that we were working in the service of a hairbrain," said he contemptuously.
- Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
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