different between condescendingly vs contemptuously

English

Etymology

condescending +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?n.d??sen.d??.li/

Adverb

condescendingly (comparative more condescendingly, superlative most condescendingly)

1. In a condescending manner.

Translations

English

Etymology

From contemptuous +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /k?n?t?mp.t?u.?s.li/, /k?n?t?mp.tju.?s.li/
• (US) IPA^(key): /k?n?t?mp.t?u.?s.li/

Adverb

contemptuously (comparative more contemptuously, superlative most contemptuously)

1. In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.

   He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.

   • 1986, Treatise on Constitutional Law: Substance and Procedure, Volume 3, page 36

     Under the statute an individual who "publicly mutilates, tramples upon, defaces or treats contemptuously the flag of the United States […] " was subject to criminal liability.

Synonyms

• (in a disrespectful manner): condescendingly, disdainfully, disrespectfully

Related terms

• contempt
• contemptuous

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