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scornfully
[/ˈskɔːrnfəli/]
adverb
desdenosamente
1.
in a manner that expresses contempt, disdain, or mockery
She scornfully dismissed his proposal without consideration.
Ela desdenosamente rejeitou sua proposta sem consideração.
2.
with a tone or expression showing superiority and contempt
He scornfully laughed at the suggestion.
Ele riu desdenosamente da sugestão.
Synonyms
contemptuously
disdainfully
mockingly
derisively
sarcastically
Antonyms
respectfully
admiringly
humbly
appreciatively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desdenosamente
standard usage
São Paulo
com desprezo
alternative expression
Portugal
com desprezo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn one's nose up at something
look down one's nose at someone
treat with contempt
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