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contumelious
con·tu·me·li·ous
[
kòntə mlee əss
]
adjective
Definition:
expressing scorn:
having or showing an insulting, scornful, or contemptuous attitude
(
archaic or literary
)
con·tu·me·li·ous·ly
adverb
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con·tu·me·li·ous·ly adverb
