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dismissively

UK/dɪs'mɪsɪvli/US

Definitions

adv.

In a manner showing that something is unworthy of attention

轻蔑地,不屑一顾地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dismissivenot, apart, away
+
-lysend, let go
=dismissively

dismissive + -ly = "in a dismissive manner."

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She waved her hand dismissively at the suggestion.

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