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Term: contemtously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a contemptuous or scornful manner.

Sense 1 (Popular Usage):

Example Sentence 1: Despite her friendly facade, she spoke contemtously about her colleagues behind their backs.

Example Sentence 2: The politician responded contemtously to the journalist's questions, dismissing them as irrelevant.

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Sense 2 (Local Usage):

Example Sentence 1: The detective glanced contemtously at the crime scene, confident in her ability to solve the case.

Example Sentence 2: The artist contemtously rejected the critic's interpretation of her artwork.

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