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slightingly

/ˈslaɪ.tɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈslaɪ.tɪŋ.li/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее наречие, означающее 'пренебрежительно' или 'с презрением или неуважением'. Использовалось для описания речи или поведения, которое принижает или относится к кому-либо или чему-либо как к неважному. В современном употреблении в значительной степени заменено словом 'пренебрежительно', хотя само слово считается устаревшим.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a slighting manner' or 'with disdain or disrespect.' It was used to describe speech or behavior that belittles or treats someone or something as unimportant. Now largely replaced by 'slightingly' in modern usage, though the word itself is considered obsolete.

  1. In a disparaging mannerC2formal

    In a way that shows disrespect or contempt; speaking or acting with slight or disdain.

    ruПренебрежительно

    • He spoke slightingly of her achievements during the meeting.
    • The critic referred slightingly to the artist's early work.
    • She was treated slightingly by her colleagues.

    Synonymscontemptuouslyderisivelydisdainfullydisparaginglypejorativelyscornfullysneeringly

    Antonymsadmiringlyapprovinglyrespectfully

Forms
  • more slightingly comparative form
  • most slightingly superlative form
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