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CONTEMPTIBLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does contemptibly mean?
• CONTEMPTIBLY (adverb)
The adverb CONTEMPTIBLY has 1 sense:
1. in a manner deserving contempt
Familiarity information: CONTEMPTIBLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner deserving contempt
Pertainym:
contemptible (deserving of contempt or scorn)
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