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Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-suh-luhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn sə lənt



Definition of insolently

Origin :
  • 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.
  • As in arrogantly : adv proudly
  • As in impudently : adv saucily
  • As in pompously : adv pretentiously
  • As in proudly : adv boastfully
  • As in rudely : adv impolitely
  • As in saucily : adv pertly
Example sentences :
  • "Because you'd probably have to go to the poorhouse," said Halbert, insolently.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Aggie exclaimed, insolently, and made a face at the officer.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The contrivance, if a contrivance, to get me away, so insolently mean!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "No more than you are, my pippin," answered the traveller, insolently.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • "Men do not whistle even for a dog, when he 's at his meals," said the old man, insolently.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • "He would n't take any airs with me," said Grog, insolently.
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
  • How insolently did they behave to O'Connell in the House till he put his heel on them?
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • "That much you may leave to themselves," said the boy, insolently.
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • "No—you mean where it will lead us," said the fellow, insolently.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • “That is none of your business, Mrs. Mallaby,” he said insolently.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams

Synonyms for insolently

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