— presumptuously , adv. — presumptuousness , n.
/pri zump"chooh euhs/ , adj.
1. full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought.
2. unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward.
3. Obs. presumptive.
[ 1300-50; ME praesumptuosus, var. of L praesumptiosus. See PRESUMPTION, -OUS ]
Syn. 1, 2. impertinent, audacious; fresh; arrogant. See bold .
Ant. 1, 2. modest, unassuming.