contemptuously C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/ UK /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/ See IPA manual Freq #105702 Meanings 1 adv In a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn. She contemptuously dismissed his apology and turned her back. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that shows... condescendinglydisdainfullydisrespectfullyscornfully Etymology AI details From contemptuous + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # contemptuously **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/ **IPA (UK):** /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/ **Frequency rank:** 105702 ## Meanings 1. In a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn. ## Examples - She contemptuously dismissed his apology and turned her back. ## Etymology From contemptuous + -ly. ## AI Etymology Contemptuously is from contemptuous + -ly. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern adverbial form is built from the named base and affix. Current senses include in a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown