Ingles

contemptuously

gb/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/ us/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb formal C1 property
1

in a scornful, disrespectful way

in a way that shows you do not respect someone or something

Padron ng paggamit: [say/speak/look/act] contemptuously (at [someone/something])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not use the adjective "contemptuous" to modify a verb (say "spoke contemptuously," not "spoke contemptuous").
Mga kasingkahulugan
disdainfully (Emphasizes proud lack of respect.) | scornfully (Stresses harsh judgment and rejection.) | sneeringly (Highlights a facial expression or tone of mockery.)
Mga kasalungat
respectfully (Shows regard and politeness rather than contempt.) | admiringly (Expresses approval and esteem rather than scorn.) | politely (Focuses on courteous behavior, the opposite of rude contempt.)
Mga kolokasyon
speak contemptuously |say contemptuously |look contemptuously |glance contemptuously |smile contemptuously |laugh contemptuously |snort contemptuously |dismiss contemptuously |respond contemptuously |treat someone contemptuously
Mga tema
emotions |attitudes |communication |social_relations
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He spoke contemptuously to the waiter.
  • She smiled contemptuously at my mistake.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
contemptuously
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
US/kəntˈɛmpt͡ʃuəsli/
Mga pantig at diin
con - temp - tu - ously (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (temp)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: contemptuously
  • Plural: contemptuouslies
Mga kaugnay na salita
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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