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slightingly
adverb
formaluk /ˈslaɪ.tɪŋ.li/ us /ˈslaɪ.t̬ɪŋ.li/
in a way that insults someone by ignoring them or treating them as if they are not important or do not deserve respect:
speak slightingly ofHe was quoted speaking slightingly of his own colleagues.
She felt like he had treated her slightingly.
I usually consider people's best points and try not to speak slightingly of them.
He had slightingly left her, and gone on his way with his friends.
No one who sees this production is ever likely to speak slightingly of the play again.
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