Arrogantly

/ˈær.ə.ɡənt.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that shows an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

She spoke arrogantly, dismissing the opinions of everyone in the room.

With an attitude of superiority or disdain for others.

He arrogantly assumed that his ideas were superior to all others.

In a self-important or overbearing way.

The manager arrogantly addressed his staff, ignoring their concerns.

With an air of superiority that is often unearned.

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.

Acting like a know-it-all.

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

Full of oneself.

His full-of-himself attitude makes it hard to work with him.