What's the difference between contumelious and contumely?

Contumelious


Definition:

  • (a.) Exhibiting contumely; rudely contemptuous; insolent; disdainful.
  • (a.) Shameful; disgraceful.

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Contumely


Definition:

  • (n.) Rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace.

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