half-contemptuously
- a word derived from contemptuously.
Example Sentences
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Mysticism and psychology, which he had dabbled in at first half-contemptuously, had become serious studies to him.
From To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
They smiled at his words, and said, half-contemptuously, they could not have imagined any one so ignorant of the law.
From A Mad Love by Brame, Charlotte M.
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 Hart, George
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 Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
“If you’re particular as to the means, I took a taxi-cab at the Gardens end of the High Street,” replied Burchill, half-contemptuously.
From The Herapath Property by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
