DESPICABLY

despicably

(adverb) in a despicable manner; “he acted despicably”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

despicably (comparative more despicably, superlative most despicably)

In a despicable or mean manner; contemptibly

Source: Wiktionary


Des"pi*ca*bly, adv.

Definition: In a despicable or mean manner; contemptibly; as, despicably stingy.

DESPICABLE

Des"pi*ca*ble, a. Etym: [L. despicabilis, fr. despicari to despise; akin to despicere. See Despise.]

Definition: Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless; as, a despicable man; despicable company; a despicable gift.

Syn.

– Contemptible; mean; vile; worthless; pitiful; paltry; sordid; low; base. See Contemptible.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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