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DISCOURTEOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does discourteously mean?
• DISCOURTEOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb DISCOURTEOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in an impolite manner
Familiarity information: DISCOURTEOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an impolite manner
Synonyms:
discourteously; impolitely; rudely
Context example:
he treated her impolitely
Antonym:
courteously (in a polite manner)
Pertainym:
discourteous (lacking social graces)
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