Word: contemptuously
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: con
temp
tu
ous
ly
Definition: In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
Morphemes:
Affix: contempt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The form of con- used before b, m, and p
Affix: temnō
Language: la
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I despise
Affix: -uous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ous. Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.