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scornfully

/ˈskɔːrnfəli/
scorn · ful · ly
Adjective:scornful
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scornfully Lexical Profile

scornfully Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that expresses open contempt, derision, or a feeling that someone or something is worthless.

Example

"The critic spoke scornfully of the director's latest film, dismissing the plot as unoriginal."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'scornful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root 'scorn' derives from Old French 'escarnir' (to mock or deride), of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scornfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scornfully
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