Meaning & Definition of word "Arrogantly"

Arrogantly

/ˈær.ə.ɡənt.li/

1. In a manner that shows an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
- Example: She spoke arrogantly, dismissing the opinions of everyone in the room.
2. With an attitude of superiority or disdain for others.
- Example: He arrogantly assumed that his ideas were superior to all others.
3. In a self-important or overbearing way.
- Example: The manager arrogantly addressed his staff, ignoring their concerns.
4. With an air of superiority that is often unearned.
- Example: They walked into the meeting arrogantly, as if their presence alone would impress everyone.

●From the word 'arrogant', which comes from Latin 'arrogans', meaning 'presumptuous'.

arrogant as a peacock:

Extremely proud and self-satisfied.

arrogant attitude:

A disposition characterized by superiority and disdain.

think you’re better than others:

To believe oneself to be superior to others.

arrogant:

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.

hubris:

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

conceited:

Excessively proud of oneself; vain.

supercilious:

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Meaning: Acting like a know-it-all.

● Example Sentence: She always acts like a know-it-all, making her come off as arrogantly.

Meaning: Full of oneself.

● Example Sentence: His full-of-himself attitude makes it hard to work with him.