contemptive
contemptive · more contemptive · most contemptive
Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speakerOf or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.
/kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.
(rare)Contemptuous.
Origin
From contempt + -ive.From contempt + -ive.
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Forms
more contemptive, most contemptive| Comparative | more contemptive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most contemptive Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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