English Explanatory Dictionary

contemptive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/

Word forms

contemptive more contemptive most contemptive contemptives

Etymology

From contempt + -ive.

Antonyms

affectionate

Related words

contempt contemptible contemptuous
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