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    CONTEMPTUOUS Antonyms

    There are 4 antonyms of the word contemptuous. (opposite meanings)
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    Definition of CONTEMPTUOUSSynonyms of CONTEMPTUOUS
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    contemptcontemptuouslycontemptuousness

    Best Opposite Words For CONTEMPTUOUS

    RankWordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
    1respectful
    		adjectiveadj
    2approving
    		adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
    3deferential
    		adjectiveadj
    4admiring
    		adjectiveadj

    Alternatives for RESPECTFUL

    Words (16)
    reverentialattentivecompliantconsideratecourteousdeferentialdutifulgallantgentlehonorableobedientpolitereverentwell-manneredadmiringvenerating
    Opposite words for respectful

    Alternatives for APPROVING

    Words (7)
    admirablecommendablefavorablelaudatorypraiseworthyokaysanction
    Abbreviations (1)
    o.k.
    Opposite words for approving

    Alternatives for DEFERENTIAL

    Words (15)
    deferentaccommodatingcompliantdociledutifulhumblemeekobedientrespectfulreverentreverentialservilesubmissiveyieldingregardful
    Opposite words for deferential
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