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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having or displaying an attitude of inflated self-importance or pride.
These wealthy and arrogant foreigners had lived in the country for years without attempting to learn a word of the native language.He was arrogant toward his sisters, who had not had the opportunities for education that he'd had.
- synonyms:
- egotistic, haughty, self-important
- antonyms:
- humble, meek, modest
- similar words:
- cavalier, conceited, domineering, lofty, overbearing, overconfident, overweening, pompous, pretentious, proud, self-assured, stuck-up, supercilious, uppity, vain
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to such an attitude.
The spoiled young prince was noted for his arrogant behavior.- synonyms:
- imperious, overbearing, presumptuous, supercilious
- antonyms:
- modest
- similar words:
- cavalier, contemptuous, disdainful, domineering, high-handed, insolent, lordly, pompous, scornful, superior
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| related words: |
big, brazen, bumptious, portentous |
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| derivation: |
arrogantly (adv.) |
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