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DISDAINFULLY

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without respect; in a disdainful manner

Example:

she spoke of him contemptuously

Synonyms:

contemptuously; contumeliously; disdainfully; scornfully

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

disdainful (expressing extreme contempt)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a proud and domineering manner

Example:

he treated his staff cavalierly

Synonyms:

cavalierly; disdainfully

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

disdainful (having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy)

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