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Meaning of "dismissively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DISMISSIVELY

dismissively  [dɪsˈmɪsɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISMISSIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dismissively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES DISMISSIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of dismissively in the English dictionary

The definition of dismissively in the dictionary is in a dismissive manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISMISSIVELY


abrasively
əˈbreɪsɪvlɪ
aggressively
əˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ
decisively
dɪˈsaɪsɪvlɪ
derisively
dɪˈraɪsɪvlɪ
dissuasively
dɪˈsweɪsɪvlɪ
divisively
dɪˈvaɪsɪvlɪ
evasively
ɪˈveɪsɪvlɪ
exclusively
ɪkˈskluːsɪvlɪ
extensively
ɪkˈstɛnsɪvlɪ
incisively
ɪnˈsaɪsɪvlɪ
indecisively
ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvlɪ
massively
ˈmæsɪvlɪ
permissively
pəˈmɪsɪvlɪ
persuasively
pəˈsweɪsɪvlɪ
pervasively
pəˈveɪsɪvlɪ
progressively
prəˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ
remissively
rɪˈmɪsɪvlɪ
suasively
ˈsweɪsɪvlɪ
submissively
səbˈmɪsɪvlɪ
transmissively
trænzˈmɪsɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISMISSIVELY

dismayed
dismayedness
dismayful
dismayfully
dismaying
dismayingly
dismayl
dismember
dismemberer
dismemberment
dismiss
dismissal
dismissible
dismission
dismissive
dismissory
dismoded
dismount
dismountable
dismutation

WORDS THAT END LIKE DISMISSIVELY

actively
alternatively
collaboratively
collectively
comparatively
creatively
cumulatively
effectively
inductively
lively
lovely
negatively
objectively
positively
qualitatively
quantitatively
relatively
respectively
selectively
successively
tentatively

Synonyms and antonyms of dismissively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dismissively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DISMISSIVELY

Find out the translation of dismissively to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dismissively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dismissively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

淡淡地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

despectivamente
570 millions of speakers

English

dismissively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

dismissively
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالرفض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пренебрежительно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dismissively
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

dismissively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dédaigneusement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Secara tidak langsung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wegwerfend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

dismissively
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

dismissively
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dismissively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thô bạo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உதறித் தள்ளும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Dismissively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dismissively
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sprezzante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lekceważąco
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зневажливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dismissively
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περιφρονητικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

afwysend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dismissively
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

avvisende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dismissively

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISMISSIVELY»

The term «dismissively» is regularly used and occupies the 55.331 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISMISSIVELY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dismissively

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISMISSIVELY»

Discover the use of dismissively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dismissively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Marriage Checkup: A Scientific Program for Sustaining ...
CHALLENGES FOR THE DISMISSIVELY AVOIDANT Perhaps the most challenging attachment style is the dismissively avoidant. In contrast to the fearfully avoidant, who tend to still want closeness even though pursuing it feels risky, those of ...
James V. Cordova, 2009
2
Emotion Regulation and Well-Being
Scarce empirical evidence suggests that securely attached individuals cry more often than dismissively attached persons, but less often than preoccupied attached individuals (Bartholomew & Horowitz, 1991). An infant cries when in need of ...
Ivan Nyklíček, Ad Vingerhoets, Marcel Zeelenberg, 2010
3
Dream Magus of Babylon: The Magical Tale of Dreams and ...
The oaf was being paid and at one point I tried not to howl dismissively, as Garnett Seal certainly would have, when Miss Thang asked, “So where's dis bitch at that I'm suppose to git jealous, where she at?” After having had quite enough of  ...
Dwight S. Huggins, 2007
4
Anomie and Violence: Non-truth and Reconciliation in ...
For those who are 'dismissively defiant'—the disengagers and game players, in fact all those who have low levels of commitment to a legitimate political order— power sharing is, however, more likely to be the productive remedy.20 Power ...
John Braithwaite, Valerie Braithwaite, Michael Cookson, 2010
5
Defiance in Taxation and Governance: Resisting and ...
Yet the dismissively defiant have a right to a fair hearing. Third parties or nodes that are prepared to broker a peace between the dismissively defiant and the state may prove most effective in situations where authority needs to hear the voice ...
Valerie A. Braithwaite, 2009
6
Love: Bondage or Liberation?: A Psycholological Exploration ...
In the adored–ador- ing form of pairing, one partner (adoringly attached) projects their inner richness on to the other and seeks value by attaching themselves to a valued other, while the other partner (dismissively attached) projects their inner ...
Deirdre Johnson, 2010
7
Into the Closet: Cross-Dressing and the Gendered Body in ...
here. to. fend. for. ourselves.” “Ah,”. replied. the. older. one. dismissively,. “we. would. have. done. the. same. in. a few days. Besides, we can do better because without them no one will recognize us.” “But where will we find them?” asked the.
Victoria Flanagan, 2013
8
Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment
... with the ability to more deeply connect with others and himself at an emotional level. Specific. Approaches. to. Take. with. Dismissively. Attached. Traumatized. Clients Addictive clients who have developed adismissive attachment style partly.
Bruce Carruth, 2013
9
Four British Fantasists: Place and Culture in the Children's ...
abstract. design,”. is. skeptical.129. His. response,. though. meant. dismissively,. is, however, literally true: 'Look at that part. It's an owl's head.' '—Yes? I suppose it is, if you want it to be."30 One way of understanding The Owl Service is ...
Charles Butler, 2006
10
After the King: Stories In Honor of J.R.R. Tolkien
dismissively. "We. got. work. to. do." The rest of the unloading John helped carry out without once looking toward the crumpled form. Ladies stepped gingerly over the Zom and a passing man kicked it, all without provoking reaction. The labor ...
Martin H. Greenberg, Jane Yolen, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISMISSIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dismissively is used in the context of the following news items.
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Expect another apology by Phillies GM Ruben Amaro after clumsy …
But it is not fair to speak so disrespectfully or dismissively about Utley, one of the pillars of the franchise. Utley, who has spent his whole career ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
2
South Park gets 5 more years on Comedy Central, record-breaking …
(“Amateurs,” Al Jean mutters dismissively.) South Park debuted on Comedy Central in 1997, and has been credited as a major factor in the ... «A.V. Club, Jul 15»
3
BlackBerry Bought AndroidSecured.com and .net Domains, Is This …
That would be quite the twist, considering the way BlackBerry's CEO talked so dismissively of Android's ability to protect its business users. «Android Police, Jul 15»
4
Does New York Yankees' Dellin Betances need relief … - ESPN.com
"I don't even worry about it,'' Girardi said, dismissively. And perhaps he is right. Even Mariano Rivera went through stretches where he blew two ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
5
James Bond: The Musical – another screen-to-stage disaster? | Film …
Goldfinger looks back, dismissively. “No, Mr Bond,” he replies. “I expect you to … DANCE!” With that, a mirrorball plops into view. Bond leaps off ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
6
S.E. Cupp: Hillary plays rope-a-dopes - NY Daily News
“This has been a theme that's been used against me and my husband for many, many years,” she said dismissively. She blamed Republicans. «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
7
Exposed by Vyapam scam deaths: Like other netas, Chouhan …
After an infamous sexual assault and murder case in Bantala allegedly by CPI(M) goons, then CM Jyoti Basu had said dismissively “Anti-social ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
8
SRK's Eid attraction arrives a year early - Ahmedabad Mirror
Bring up the topic and she says dismissively, "A lot of people in Pakistan were asking me why was I doing that role? But I really wanted to work ... «Ahmedabad Mirror, Jul 15»
9
Police react well to Cyril Hanouna's fake English tourist prank – The …
The expectation is that the police will refuse to speak English and act dismissively - especially when Adelaide starts singing the Beatles song ... «The Connexion, Jul 15»
10
Face it, anti-abortion advocates: Pro-choice is pro-life
Her doctor dismissively chalked up her symptoms to her age and to psychological stress. She now calls his reaction “the first biased judgment ... «Salon, Jul 15»

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