1 example sentence using contumely.

Contumely used in a sentence

Contumely in a sentence as a noun

For instance: cuticle, paean, echelon, emaciated, heinous, comely, disreputable, hearth, dearth, contumely, beatify, subsequent, etc.

Contumely definitions

noun

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

See also: abuse insult revilement vilification