arrogantly
|ar-ro-gant-ly|
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/ˈærəɡəntli/
(arrogant)
exaggerated self-importance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arrogant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arrogare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'rogare' meant 'ask or propose.'
Historical Evolution
'arrogare' transformed into the Old French word 'arrogant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arrogant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to claim for oneself,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
He arrogantly dismissed the concerns of his colleagues.
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