contemptuously
adverb
in a way that expresses contempt or disdain; scornfully.
half-contemptuously
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a word derived from
contemptuously.
Example Sentences
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"I am surprised," said Hero sternly and even half-contemptuously.
From Nuova or The New Bee by Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman) Kellogg
Aldric regarded him half-contemptuously, and with a silent intent to convey to Tarisio that he heard what he said, but did not believe it.
From The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators by George Hart
People were accustomed only to hear it performed by high-standing professionals, and therefore looked half-astonished, half-contemptuously at the young man who volunteered his services with so little concern.
From Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes by E. Werner
To her faithful friends Rome was just, and now and then half-contemptuously generous.
From Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
Both hands clasped upon his sword-hilt, erect, a proud figure of misfortune, he stood there and studied her, half-wonderingly, half-contemptuously.
From The Native Born or, the Rajah's People by I. A. R. (Ida Alexa Ross) Wylie
