FASTUOUS


Meaning of FASTUOUS in English

Pronunciation: ' fas-ch ə -w ə s

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin fastuosus, from fastus arrogance

Date: 1638

1 : HAUGHTY , ARROGANT <a fastuous air of finality ― Carl Van Vechten>

2 : OSTENTATIOUS , SHOWY <disdained fastuous ceremonies>

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