snub
verb (used with object)
to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring.
snubbingly
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a word derived from
snub.
Example Sentences
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"You forget it will not hasten the train five seconds, Guy's leaving this sooner than he does," she says, snubbingly.
From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)
Ay, we know to be sure how the angels look!" said the postmistress, snubbingly, and with a severe glance at Annette; "but that's absolutely all one!
From The Home by Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham)
Only Mr. Gumama, resenting this intrusion, shrugged, snubbingly.
From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia
