contemptuously
gb/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/ us/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
C1
Английский
Значения
0 значений
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a scornful, disrespectful way
in a way that shows you do not respect someone or something
Модель употребления:
[say/speak/look/act] contemptuously (at [someone/something])
Частая ошибка:
Do not use the adjective "contemptuous" to modify a verb (say "spoke contemptuously," not "spoke contemptuous").
Синонимы
disdainfully (Emphasizes proud lack of respect.)
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scornfully (Stresses harsh judgment and rejection.)
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sneeringly (Highlights a facial expression or tone of mockery.)
Антонимы
respectfully (Shows regard and politeness rather than contempt.)
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admiringly (Expresses approval and esteem rather than scorn.)
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politely (Focuses on courteous behavior, the opposite of rude contempt.)
Коллокации
speak contemptuously
|say contemptuously
|look contemptuously
|glance contemptuously
|smile contemptuously
|laugh contemptuously
|snort contemptuously
|dismiss contemptuously
|respond contemptuously
|treat someone contemptuously
Темы
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|social_relations
Примеры
- He looked at her contemptuously and turned away without answering.
- “That’s a ridiculous idea,” she said contemptuously.
- The proposal was contemptuously dismissed as a waste of time.
Примеры для изучающих
- He spoke contemptuously to the waiter.
- She smiled contemptuously at my mistake.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
contemptuously
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
US/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
Слоги и ударение
con - temp - tu - ously (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (temp)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: contemptuously
- Plural: contemptuouslies
Родственные слова
Forms
contemptuouslies
noun
Core family
contempt
noun B2
contemptuous
adjective C1
Related words
contemptible
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
contemptuousness
noun
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