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- [ar-uh nt]
- /ˈær ənt/
- /ˈær.ənt/
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- [ar-uh nt]
- /ˈær ənt/
Definitions of arrant word
- adjective arrant Arrant is used to emphasize that something or someone is very bad in some way. 3
- adjective arrant utter; out-and-out 3
- adjective arrant that is plainly such; out-and-out; notorious 3
- adjective arrant downright; thorough; unmitigated; notorious: an arrant fool. 1
- adjective arrant wandering; errant. 1
- noun arrant Complete, utter. 1
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Origin of arrant
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English, variant of errant
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Parts of speech for Arrant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arrant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arrant
adj arrant
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
- blatant — You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way.
- glaring — shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light.
- notorious — widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler. Synonyms: infamous, egregious, outrageous, arrant, flagrant, disreputable.
- out-and-out — complete; total; thoroughgoing: an out-and-out lie.
adjective arrant
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- total — constituting or comprising the whole; entire; whole: the total expenditure.
- outright — complete or total: an outright loss.
- utter — to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing.
- straight-out — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
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