contumelious

英 [,kɒntjʊ'miːlɪəs] 美
  • adj. 傲慢的;侮辱性的
近义词 contemptuous

英英释义


1. arrogantly insolent

英文词源


contumelious (adj.)
late 15c., from Old French contumelieus, from Latin contumeliosus "reproachful, insolently abusive," from contumelia (see contumely).