Associations to the word «Contumelious»
Wiktionary
CONTUMELIOUS, adjective. (archaic) (literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Dictionary definition
CONTUMELIOUS, adjective. Arrogantly insolent.
Wise words
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