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insultingly

/ɪnˈsʌl.tɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ɪnˈsʌl.tɪŋ.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'оскорбительным, неуважительным или презрительным образом'. Описывает действие или замечание, направленное на то, чтобы задеть чью-то гордость или достоинство.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that is offensive, disrespectful, or contemptuous.' It describes an action or remark that is intended to hurt someone's pride or dignity.

  1. In an offensive mannerB2formal

    In a way that is disrespectful, rude, or offensive.

    ruОскорбительно

    • He spoke insultingly to the waiter.
    • She was insultingly dismissive of his ideas.
    • The critic wrote insultingly about the artist's work.

    Synonymsabusivelycontemptuouslydisrespectfullyimpudentlyinsolentlyoffensivelyrudelyscornfully

    Antonymscourteouslypolitelyrespectfully

  2. In a demeaning wayB2formal

    In a manner that belittles or humiliates someone.

    ruОскорбительно

    • They offered him an insultingly low salary.
    • The teacher insultingly ignored her question.
    • He was insultingly patronizing during the conversation.

    Synonymscontemptuouslydisdainfullydisparaginglyhumiliatinglyscornfully

    Antonymscourteouslypolitelyrespectfully

Forms
  • more insultingly comparative form
  • most insultingly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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