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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