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What is the definition of contemptuously?

Contemptuously means with or expressing contempt; scornful; disdainful.

Here's a breakdown:

* Contempt: A feeling of deep hatred or disapproval.

* Scornful: Showing or expressing contempt or disdain.

* Disdainful: Feeling or showing contempt or disdain.

Examples:

* "He looked at me contemptuously, as if I were beneath his notice."

* "She dismissed his proposal with a contemptuous laugh."

* "The politician's speech was filled with contemptuous remarks about his opponent."

Contemptuously implies a strong sense of superiority and a lack of respect for the person or thing being treated contemptuously.

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