KJV dictionary & concordance

contemptuously

Meaning of “contemptuously”

In a scornful or disdainful manner; with contempt.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 31:18

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Psalms 31:18 · retained source text

Let the lying lippes be put to silence: which speake grieuous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a hard thing.

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Historical English dictionary sources

In a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 474