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CONTUMACIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does contumaciously mean?
• CONTUMACIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb CONTUMACIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a rebellious manner
Familiarity information: CONTUMACIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a rebellious manner
Synonyms:
contumaciously; defiantly; rebelliously
Context example:
he rejected her words rebelliously
Pertainym:
contumacious (wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient)
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