Definition of CONTUMELY

contumely

Plural: contumelies

Noun

  • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  • Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French contumelie, from Latin contumēlia (“insult”), perhaps from com- + tumeō (“swell”).

Scrabble Score: 16

contumely: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
contumely: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contumely: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

contumely: valid Words With Friends Word