presumptuously

pre·sump·tu·ous

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/

Definitions of presumptuously word

adjective presumptuously full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission. 1
adjective presumptuously unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 1
adjective presumptuously Obsolete. presumptive. 1

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Origin of presumptuously

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin praesūmptuōsus, variant of Latin praesūmptiōsus. See presumption, -ous

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Parts of speech for Presumptuously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Presumptuously

presumptuously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% 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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Synonyms for presumptuously

adv presumptuously

brashly — impertinent; impudent; tactless: a brash young man.
impertinently — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
impudently — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.

adverb presumptuously

overfamiliarly — In an overfamiliar way.

All 5 Synonyms of presumptuously

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