Disdainfully
[dis'deinfuli]
Definition
(adv.) in a proud and domineering manner; 'he treated his staff cavalierly'.
Edited by Fergus--From WordNet
Examples
- Na?vely or disdainfully? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- He said this in his most gay, yet benevolent manner, and smiled, not disdainfully, but in playful mockery of himself. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I know it, she said disdainfully. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- George drew himself up, and smiled disdainfully. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The Mino glanced at Ursula, then looked from her disdainfully to his master. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Do you think that I will be questioned, and my replies disdainfully set aside? Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- After this, Mrs Lammle looked disdainfully at the skeleton--but without carrying the look on to Mr Lammle--and drooped her eyes. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Dartle turned her head disdainfully towards him. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Who do you think,' said Riderhood, with a hitch of his head, as if he disdainfully jerked the feint away, 'picked up the body? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Edited by Fergus