Synonyms for contemptuously
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.
Example sentences
- disrespectfully You must not speak disrespectfully of the dead.
- condescendingly Ziri grinned and looked at Rima condescendingly.
- scornfully All scornfully laughed at him.
- disdainfully She looked at me disdainfully.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contemptuously | rising | |
| disrespectfully | rising | |
| condescendingly | rising | |
| scornfully | rising | |
| disdainfully | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- scornfully
- 12 letters
- disdainfully
- 14 letters
- contumeliously
- 15 letters
- condescendingly, disrespectfully