contemptuously
/kənˈtemptʃuəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈtemptʃuəsli/ (ame, ipa)
contemptuously — adverb
1. in a manner that makes it clear you think a person or thing is not worth ordinar
in a manner that makes it clear you think a person or thing is not worth ordinary respect
Hassan looked contemptuously at the cheap suit the salesman was wearing.
look contemptuously at [someone/something]
Élise contemptuously tossed the flyer into the bin without reading it.
contemptuously toss [something] away
Christopher smiled contemptuously when the junior staff member offered advice.
Ilan spoke contemptuously about the village school as if it were worthless.
Tanvi laughed contemptuously at the idea of taking the bus.
- scornfully
usually sounds sharper and more openly mocking than contemptuously
- disdainfully
stresses cool superiority rather than active mockery
- sneeringly
focuses on the facial expression or tone that shows contempt
- respectfully
showing regard instead of treating someone as beneath respect
- admiringly
showing approval or esteem rather than disdain
文法句型
look contemptuously at [someone/something]
speak contemptuously of/about [someone/something]
smile or laugh contemptuously
用法筆記
Most often used with verbs such as look, smile, laugh, or speak. It suggests not only dislike, but the attitude that the other person or thing is beneath serious attention.