1.
[syn: arrogant, chesty, self-important]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Arrogant \Ar"ro*gant\, a. [F. arrogant, L. arrogans, p. pr. of
arrogare. See Arrogate.]
1. Making, or having the disposition to make, exorbitant
claims of rank or estimation; giving one's self an undue
degree of importance; assuming; haughty; -- applied to
persons.
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Arrogant Winchester, that haughty prelate. --Shak.
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2. Containing arrogance; marked with arrogance; proceeding
from undue claims or self-importance; -- applied to
things; as, arrogant pretensions or behavior.
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Syn: Magisterial; lordly; proud; assuming; overbearing;
presumptuous; haughty. See Magisterial.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
arrogant
adj 1: having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out
of overbearing pride; "an arrogant official"; "arrogant
claims"; "chesty as a peacock" [syn: arrogant,
chesty, self-important]