insolently

as inarrogantly

as inimpudently
as inpompously
as inproudly
as inrudely
as insaucily

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Synonyms for insolently

adv proudly

haughtily
insolently
loftily
superciliously
with one's nose in the air

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arrogantly

adverb. proudly

haughtily
insolently
loftily
superciliously
with one's nose in the air

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "contemptuous, arrogant, haughty," from Latin insolentem (nominative insolens) "arrogant, immoderate," literally "unusual," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + solentem, present participle of solere "be accustomed," which possibly is related to sodalis "close companion," and to suescere "become used to." Meaning "contemptuous of rightful authority" is from 1670s. Related: Insolently.

Example Sentences for insolently

"Because you'd probably have to go to the poorhouse," said Halbert, insolently.

Aggie exclaimed, insolently, and made a face at the officer.

The contrivance, if a contrivance, to get me away, so insolently mean!

"No more than you are, my pippin," answered the traveller, insolently.

"Men do not whistle even for a dog, when he 's at his meals," said the old man, insolently.

"He would n't take any airs with me," said Grog, insolently.

How insolently did they behave to O'Connell in the House till he put his heel on them?

"That much you may leave to themselves," said the boy, insolently.

"No—you mean where it will lead us," said the fellow, insolently.

“That is none of your business, Mrs. Mallaby,” he said insolently.

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impudently

pompously

proudly

rudely

saucily

Synonyms for insolently

arrogantly