DISDAINFULLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does disdainfully mean? 

• DISDAINFULLY (adverb)
  The adverb DISDAINFULLY has 2 senses:

1. in a proud and domineering manner

2. without respect; in a disdainful manner

  Familiarity information: DISDAINFULLY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DISDAINFULLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a proud and domineering manner

Synonyms:

cavalierly; disdainfully

Context example:

he treated his staff cavalierly

Pertainym:

disdainful (having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Without respect; in a disdainful manner

Synonyms:

contemptuously; contumeliously; disdainfully; scornfully

Context example:

she spoke of him contemptuously

Pertainym:

disdainful (expressing extreme contempt)

 Context examples 

“The fool himself—and lives there now,” said Uriah, disdainfully.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

The will to live, he thought disdainfully, vainly endeavoring not to breathe the air into his bursting lungs.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Miss Dartle turned her head disdainfully towards him.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

“You forgive me!” I repeated disdainfully.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

Miss Murdstone shut her eyes, and disdainfully inclined her head; then, slowly opening her eyes, resumed: David Copperfield, I shall not attempt to disguise the fact, that I formed an unfavourable opinion of you in your childhood.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

“His feelings?” repeated Steerforth disdainfully.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)