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    contumelious
    /ˌkɒntjʊˈmiːlɪəs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of behaviour) scornful and insulting; insolent. archaic

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contumeliousContumelious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Contumelious means insolently abusive and humiliating. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTUMELIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Contumelious means rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating. Learn the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contumeliousContumelious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 9, 2024 · IPA guide. Definitions of contumelious. adjective. arrogantly insolent. synonyms: disrespectful. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › contumeliousContumelious - definition of contumelious by The Free Dictionary

    Contumelious means rude, disrespectful, or abusive, especially from arrogance or insolence. Find the origin, pronunciation, and examples of contumelious and related words in this online dictionary.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › contumeliousCONTUMELIOUS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Contumelious means marked by harsh insulting language. Find 63 similar and opposite words for contumelious, such as abusive, insulting, outrageous, and moderate, civil, deferential, respectful.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › contumeliouscontumelious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jul 3, 2024 · Contumelious means rudely contemptuous or showing contumely, an insolent or disdainful attitude. It comes from Latin contumēlia, meaning affront, abuse, or insult. See synonyms, related terms, and translations.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › contumeliousContumelious Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Contumelious means rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating. Learn the origin, synonyms, and sentence examples of this adjective from YourDictionary.