Associations to the word «Contemptuously»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
CONTEMPTUOUSLY, adverb. In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
Dictionary definition
CONTEMPTUOUSLY, adverb. Without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.