Sentence example with the word 'slightingly'

slightingly

Definition adv. in a disparaging manner

Last update: June 26, 2015


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She said them slightingly, but not with displeasure.   [Please select]

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He could not understand how anyone could think slightingly of money, and he decided in his own mind that Ralph was an unpractical enthusiast.   [Please select]

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"It could not have been a very healthy lesson," Hope replied, severely, "if it makes you speak of your work slightingly, as you did then."   [Please select]

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He stooped forward, as he spoke slightingly, and pushed back the hair that half obscured the faint blue seam.   [Please select]

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Perhaps the senorita may not treat my offer quite so slightingly as yourself.   [Please select]

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"It is not proper that I should hear it spoken of slightingly."   [Please select]

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They refer slightingly and even bitterly to those who oppose belief, not however without admitting their numbers and influence.   [Please select]

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De Bois-Guilbert seemed to speak slightingly of the English warriors, while giving the place of honour to the Knights of the Temple.   [Please select]

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He left behind him an awe-stricken gathering at the store, composed of inhabitants who had recently spoken slightingly of the volcano.   [Please select]

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In private, Socrates was rather apt to speak slightingly of his attainments.   [Please select]

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Wenamon now reminded him of this, asking him why he should talk so slightingly of the Egyptian envoys when the making of this tablet showed that in reality he considered their presence an honour.   [Please select]

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slighting - slightingly - slightly