contumelious

pronunciation

How to pronounce contumelious in British English: UK [ˌkɒntju:'mi:lɪəs]word uk audio image

How to pronounce contumelious in American English: US [ˌkɒntjʊ'milɪrs] word us audio image

  • Adjective:
    arrogantly insolent

Word Origin

contumelious (adj.)
late 15c., from Old French contumelieus, from Latin contumeliosus "reproachful, insolently abusive," from contumelia (see contumely).

Example

1. They treat this as arbitrated remiseness and contumelious defiance .

more: >How to Use "contumelious" with Example Sentences