Contemptuously and Deferentially
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Contemptuously
Contemptuously adverb - Without respect; in a disdainful manner.
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Synonyms for Contemptuously
Deferentially is an antonym for contemptuously.
Deferentially
Deferentially adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.
Usage example: behaved deferentially when approaching someone in authority
Contemptuously is an antonym for deferentially.
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