Meaning of the German Word "Verächtlich"

verächtlich
contemptuous

Showing scorn.

Example Sentence

Sie warf ihm einen verächtlichen Blick zu und drehte sich weg.

Other Meanings of This Word

Showing scorn.

C1Adjective
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In a scornful way.

C1Adverb
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In a scornful and disrespectful way.

C2Adverb
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Showing contempt or lack of respect.

C2Adjective
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Definition: Showing scorn.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "verächtlich"?

C2

What grammatical category does "verächtlich" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "verächtlich" belong to?

Emotions

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