INSOLENT


Meaning of INSOLENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -s(ə-)lənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin insolent-, insolens unaccustomed, overbearing, from in- + solens, present participle of solēre to be accustomed; perhaps akin to Latin sodalis comrade — more at sib

Date: 14th century

1. : insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing

2. : exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent

Synonyms: see proud

• insolent noun

• in·so·lent·ly adverb

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