noun

contumely

Contumely (noun) means Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

noun

Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

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Etymology

From Old French contumelie, from Latin contumēlia (“insult”), perhaps from com- + tumeō (“swell”).

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

What is the meaning of contumely?

"contumely" (noun) means offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.