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Definition of
Contumelious
Contumelious
con·tu·me·li·ous
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Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
insulting and humiliating;
e.g. The man spoke in a very contumelious and condescending manner.
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Abusive
Foulmouthed
Invective
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Potty-mouthed
Scurrilous
Truculent
Vituperative
Opposite Words
Civil
Courteous
Deferential
Discreet
Gracious
Laudatory
Mannerly
Moderate
Praiseful
Respectful
Temperate
Tempered
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Offensive
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Potty-mouthed
Scandalous
Scornful
Slanderous
Spiteful
Unbridled
Unrestrained
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