Definition of Contumely
Noun: contumely kun't(y)oo-mu-lee or kón-tyoo-mu-lee
Usage: archaic
- A rude expression intended to offend or hurt
"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no contumely";
- abuse, insult, revilement, vilification
See also:
contumeliously
contuse
Anagrams containing the word contumely
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