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contemptive

Adjective CEFR C1
kənˈtɛmp.tɪv

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.
  2. Contemptuous.

Examples

“One of the most striking features of the vocabulary of Nishnaabemwin is the frequency that contemptive endings appear⟳ on basic (LEXICAL) noun forms, in other words, on noun stems that never occur⟳ without the contemptive suffix and which do not have⟳ salient contemptive force⟳.”
“A contemptive epithet applied to any place⟳. “Sich a smuce!” a teetotaler would say⟳ in relating his experience⟳ of a gin-shop.”
“This he tries to compensate through various means. The show⟳ of vulgar power, rude behaviour, a generally contemptive attitude are but a few of them.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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