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   Con·tu·me·li·ous

   /ˌkänto͝oˈmēlēəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of behavior) scornful and insulting; insolent. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French contumelieus, from Latin contumeliosus, from contumelia ‘abuse, insult’ (see contumely).

   Derivatives

   • 1. contumeliously adverb

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   Contumelious means insolently abusive and humiliating. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   4 days ago · IPA guide. Definitions of contumelious. adjective. arrogantly insolent. synonyms: disrespectful. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › contumeliousCONTUMELIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Contumelious means rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating. Learn the word origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › contumeliousCONTUMELIOUS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words ...

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   Contumelious means marked by harsh insulting language. Find 63 similar and opposite words for contumelious, such as abusive, insulting, scurrilous, and courteous.

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   Contumelious means rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating. Learn the origin, synonyms, and sentence examples of this adjective from YourDictionary.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contumeliousContumelious - definition of contumelious by The Free Dictionary

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   Contumelious means rude, disrespectful, or abusive, especially from arrogance or insolence. Find the origin, pronunciation, and examples of contumelious and related words in this online dictionary.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › contumeliouscontumelious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Contumelious means rudely contemptuous or showing contumely, an insolent or disdainful attitude. It comes from Latin contumēlia, meaning affront, abuse, or insult. See synonyms, related terms, and translations.