DISDAINFULLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does disdainfully mean? • DISDAINFULLY (adverb)
The adverb DISDAINFULLY has 2 senses:
1. in a proud and domineering manner
2. without respect; in a disdainful manner
Familiarity information: DISDAINFULLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DISDAINFULLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a proud and domineering manner
Synonyms:
cavalierly; disdainfully
Context example:
he treated his staff cavalierly
Pertainym:
disdainful (having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy)
Meaning:
Without respect; in a disdainful manner
Synonyms:
contemptuously; contumeliously; scornfully; disdainfully
Context example:
she spoke of him contemptuously
Pertainym:
disdainful (expressing extreme contempt)
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