contemptuously Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb without respect; in a disdainful manner
disdainfully; contumeliously; scornfully.
- she spoke of him contemptuously
WordNet
Con*temp"tu*ous*ly adverb
Definitions
In a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain; despitefully. The apostles and most eminent Christians were poor, and used contemptuously. Jer. Taylor.