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Term: comtemptuously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a manner showing disdain or extreme disrespect.

Sample Sentence: He looked at her contemptuously and turned away.

Sense 2:

Definition: In a manner expressing scorn or condescension.

Sample Sentence: The professor spoke contemptuously to the students who failed to understand the concept.

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