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scornful Definition and Meaning in English (scornful definition)

adjective
Synonyms:contemptuousdisdainfulsneering
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Scornful definition: Feeling or expressing contempt or derision.

Definitions of Scornful

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or expressing contempt or derision.

Example Sentences

casual

“She cast a scornful glance at his expensive but tasteless suit.”

formal

“The critic's scornful review dismissed the new film as a complete failure.”

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nounscorn
nounscornfulness
adverbscornfully

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