ARROGANT


Meaning of ARROGANT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -gənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, present participle of arrogare

Date: 14th century

1. : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner

an arrogant official

2. : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance

an arrogant reply

Synonyms: see proud

• ar·ro·gant·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.