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- [in-suh-luh nt]
- /ˈɪn sə lənt/
- /ˈɪn.səl.ənt/
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- [in-suh-luh nt]
- /ˈɪn sə lənt/
Definitions of insolently word
- adjective insolently boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply. 1
- noun insolently an insolent person. 1
- noun insolently In an insolent manner. 1
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Origin of insolently
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin insolent- (stem of insolēns) departing from custom, equivalent to in- in-3 + sol- (stem of solēre to be accustomed) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Insolently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insolently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insolently
adv insolently
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- loftily — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- superciliously — haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
- proudly — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
adverb insolently
- audaciously — extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
- brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
- cheekily — impudent; insolent: a cheeky fellow; cheeky behavior.
- impolitely — In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.
- discourteously — In a discourteous manner.
Antonyms for insolently
adv insolently
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
adverb insolently
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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