— insolently , adv.
/in"seuh leuhnt/ , adj.
1. boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
n.
2. an insolent person.
[ 1350-1400; ME insolent- (s. of insolens ) departing from custom, equiv. to in- IN- 3 + sol- (s. of solere to be accustomed) + -ent- -ENT ]
Syn. 1. brazen; contemptuous. See impertinent .