Associations to the word «Contumely»

Wiktionary

CONTUMELY, noun. Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

Dictionary definition

CONTUMELY, noun. A rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team".

Wise words

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but principally by catch words.
Robert Louis Stevenson