You can find the definition of a word in any dictionary that is handy. Though not that big of a word, it may not be listed in lesser known dictionaries.
Contemptuous is an adjective.
A person would be able to find the definition of the word "thwart" in a dictionary such as a Cambridge English Dictionary (be it either hard back or online version).
Yes , contemptuous is an adjective whereas contemptuously is an adverb .
The root word in "contemptuous" is "contempt," which means a feeling of disdain or scorn towards someone or something.
Contemptuous or proud.
The definition of the word 'scold' as a verb is to find fault. The definition of 'scold' used as a noun would be a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
An 'epithet' is a term used to characterize a person or thing, usually a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person, or an abusive or contemptuous word or phrase.
The noun contempt actually leads to two different adjectives. Contemptible, which means deserving of contempt, and contemptuous, which means feeling contempt.
The definition of the verb consulted, first a person needs to find the definition of the word consult which is to receive information or advice. The word consulted is in past tense form meaning it has already happen.
Contemptuous means to have feelings of contempt or disdain in another. For example, watching another person sloppily eat with their hands would make you contemptuous of their table manners.The warrior, having never been injured or ill, was contemptuous of those who were.Many men are wholly contemptuous of women, because they erroneously equate non-aggressive behavior with impotence, and physical weakness with psychological weakness.The woman gave the kissing couple a contemptuous stare which made it quite clear that she did not approve of homosexuality.Due to his contemptuous behavior, the judge gave the defendant a stiff jail sentence.The word comtemptuous, is a long one, said Billy.
The word "contemptuous" is an adjective. It describes someone showing disdain, scorn, or disrespect towards something or someone.
The class gave the new student acontemptuous look after he answered the teachers question.Contemptuous means: showing or feeling contempt; scornful; disdainful.-Best of Luck, Kristen