contemptuously
gb/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/ us/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
C1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a scornful, disrespectful way
in a way that shows you do not respect someone or something
Muundo wa matumizi:
[say/speak/look/act] contemptuously (at [someone/something])
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not use the adjective "contemptuous" to modify a verb (say "spoke contemptuously," not "spoke contemptuous").
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
speak contemptuously
|say contemptuously
|look contemptuously
|glance contemptuously
|smile contemptuously
|laugh contemptuously
|snort contemptuously
|dismiss contemptuously
|respond contemptuously
|treat someone contemptuously
Mada
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|social_relations
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He spoke contemptuously to the waiter.
- She smiled contemptuously at my mistake.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
contemptuously
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
US/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
Silabi na mkazo
con - temp - tu - ously (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (temp)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: contemptuously
- Plural: contemptuouslies
Familia ya neno
Forms
contemptuouslies
noun
Core family
contempt
noun B2
contemptuous
adjective C1
Related words
contemptible
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
contemptuousness
noun
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.