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insultingly

[ɪnˈsʌltɪŋli]
adverb
de forma insultuosa
1. In a manner that is disrespectful, offensive, or deliberately hurtful to someone's dignity or pride
He spoke to her insultingly, using derogatory language.
Ele falou com ela de forma insultuosa, usando linguagem depreciativa.
2. In a way that is offensive to one's sense of what is appropriate or deserved
The salary offered was insultingly low for someone with her experience.
O salário oferecido era insultuosamente baixo para alguém com sua experiência.
Synonyms
rudelydisrespectfullyoffensivelycontemptuouslydisdainfully
Antonyms
respectfullypolitelycourteouslygraciously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma insultuosa
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
de jeito ofensivo
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
de forma desrespeitosa
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
de forma insultuosa
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

add insult to injury
hurl insults
take offense
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