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Disdainfully Definition & Meaning

disdainfully
adverb
  1. in a proud and domineering manner; "he treated his staff cavalierly"
  2. without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"

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Frequently asked questions

What does disdainfully mean?
in a proud and domineering manner; "he treated his staff cavalierly" without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously"
What part of speech is disdainfully?
Disdainfully is an adverb.
How many definitions does disdainfully have?
Disdainfully has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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