In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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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