contumelious

a. 无理谩骂的, 傲慢的, 侮辱性的

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UK /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/
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US /ˌkɑn.tʊˈmiː.li.əs/
US /ˌkɑn.tjuˈmiː.li.əs/

词形变化

more contumelious 比较级 most contumelious 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.

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词源

From Old French contumelieus, from Latin contumēliōsus (“insulting; abusive”), from contumēlia (“affront, abuse, insult”).

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