scornfully
|scorn-ful-ly|
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/ˈskɔːrn.fəl.i/
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/ˈskɔːn.fəl.i/
(scornful)
expressing contempt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scornfully' originates from the Old French word 'escarn,' which meant 'mockery or derision.'
Historical Evolution
'escarn' transformed into the Middle English word 'scorn,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scornfully.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mockery or derision,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that shows disdain or contempt.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows disdain or contempt.
She looked at him scornfully, dismissing his ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45