Insultingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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insultingly

 

[ ɪnˈsʌltɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or behavior

in a manner that is intended to offend or belittle someone

Synonyms

disrespectfully, offensively, rudely

Examples of usage

  • He spoke insultingly to his colleagues during the meeting.
  • She looked at him insultingly, making him feel uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "insultingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insultantemente

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक तरीके से

🇩🇪 beleidigend

🇮🇩 menghina

🇺🇦 образливо

🇵🇱 obraźliwie

🇯🇵 侮辱的に

🇫🇷 insultant

🇪🇸 insultantemente

🇹🇷 hakaret ederek

🇰🇷 모욕적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مهين

🇨🇿 urážlivě

🇸🇰 urážlivo

🇨🇳 侮辱性地

🇸🇮 žaljivo

🇮🇸 móðgandi

🇰🇿 қорлайтындай

🇬🇪 შეურაცხმყოფლად

🇦🇿 təhqiredici şəkildə

🇲🇽 insultantemente

Word origin

The word 'insultingly' is derived from the verb 'insult', which comes from the Latin word 'insultare', meaning 'to leap upon'. Over time, the word 'insult' has evolved to refer to words or actions that cause offense or injury to someone's dignity. The adverb 'insultingly' is used to describe actions or behaviors that are meant to offend or belittle someone.

See also: insult, insulted, insulting, insults.