DISDAINFULLY

contemptuously, disdainfully, scornfully, contumeliously

(adverb) without respect; in a disdainful manner; “she spoke of him contemptuously”

disdainfully, cavalierly

(adverb) in a proud and domineering manner; “he treated his staff cavalierly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

disdainfully (comparative more disdainfully, superlative most disdainfully)

In a disdainful manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DISDAINFUL

Dis*dain"ful, a.

Definition: Full of disdain; expressing disdain; scornful; contemptuous; haughty. From these Turning disdainful to an equal good. Akenside.

– Dis*dain"ful*ly, adv.

– Dis*dain"ful*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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