Contumeliously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Contumeliously is an adverb meaning In a contumelious, insolent manner.
Meaning
In a contumelious, insolent manner.
Example Sentences
Lastly, Because I would take away all occasions which men might have to incur the danger of the penalty allowed by the Parliament by hindring them so to doe, at least untill I could so provide for my selfe, as that I need not to be extreamly rigorous against any, but such as shall contumeliously affront the Authority of my grant.
Synonyms for contumeliously
Depending on context, synonyms include disdainfully, scornfully, contemptuously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contemptuously, disdainfully, scornfully, contumaciously, contemptibly, insolently.
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