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Adjective
Example: “He gave a disdainful look and walked away.”
Synonyms: contemptuous, scornful
Antonyms: respectful, admiring
Adverb
Example: “He laughed derisively at the proposal.”
Synonyms: mockingly, scornfully
Antonyms: respectfully, seriously
Example: “He laughed scornfully at the suggestion.”
Synonyms: contemptuously, mockingly
Antonyms: respectfully, admiringly
Noun
Example: “We looked at the mountains in awe.”
Synonyms: wonder, respectful fear
Antonyms: indifference
Example: “Her patronizing tone irritated the audience.”
Synonyms: condescending, superior
Antonyms: respectful, humble
Example: “She made several disparaging remarks about his work.”
Synonyms: derogatory, belittling
Antonyms: complimentary, respectful
Example: “He explained it patronizingly, as if we were children.”
Synonyms: condescendingly
Antonyms: respectfully
Example: “He spoke disparagingly of competitors, which looked insecure.”
Synonyms: scornfully
Example: “His contemptuous smile undermined any claim of respect.”
Synonyms: scornful
Antonyms: respectful
Example: “He spoke contemptuously about the proposal.”
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