- nounarchaiccontumely (noun) · contumelies (plural noun)
- insolent or insulting language or treatment:"the Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely"
Originlate Middle English: from Old French contumelie, from Latin contumelia, perhaps from con- ‘with’ + tumere ‘to swell’.Similar and Opposite Wordsnoun- insolent or insulting language or treatment:
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- Insulting display of contemptLearn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.contumely [ kon-t oo-m uh-lee, -ty oo-; k uhn- too-m uh-lee, - tyoo-; kon-t uhm-lee, -tyoom, -ch uhm ] show ipa See synonyms for: contumely contumelious on Thesaurus.com noun, plural con·tu·me·lies. insulting display of contempt in words or actions; contemptuous or humiliating treatment. a humiliating insult.www.dictionary.com/browse/contumelyMeaning of contumely in English contumely noun [ U ] old use uk / ˈkɒn.tjuː.m ə l.i / us / ˈkɑːn.tuː.m ə l.i / Add to word list criticisms or insults that show a lack of respect: She was indifferent to praise and contumely alike.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/contum…plural contumelies : harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt also : an instance of such language or treatmentwww.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contumelyn. pl. con·tu·me·lies 1. Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance; insolence. 2. An insolent or arrogant remark or act.www.thefreedictionary.com/contumely
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