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insultingly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an insulting manner; to a degree that causes insult.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They made an insultingly low bid to buy the house.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an unfair and insulting manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: foully

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a disrespectful and insulting manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he behaves insultingly toward his parents

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English insulting Middle English -ly English -ly English insultingly From insulting + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: insultuosamente — in an insulting manner
  • Swedish: förolämpande — in an insulting manner