arrogantly

adverb

as in boldly

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Recent Examples of arrogantly The characters are all in a continual state of collision, their shifting conflicts inflamed by Coriolanus’ arrogantly uncompromising nature. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrogantly
  1. boldly
  2. brazenly
  3. proudly
  4. haughtily
  5. contemptuously
  6. pompously
  7. audaciously
  8. scornfully
Adverb
  • But while Ridley Scott's original film was already the definitive outer-space horror, Cameron boldly shifted genres to make the definitive outer-space action movie.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • But a brand that states its conclusion boldly without backing it up may find that the same trick backfires.
    — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of boldly
Adverb
  • The trailer shows the Harrigans getting on the front foot in their latest war on the streets, with Conrad and Maeve walking brazenly into danger at one point firing at rivals.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • San Jose police officials released 17 minutes of security footage showing vandals brazenly breaking into the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month and pulling down a nine-foot monument depicting a South Vietnamese soldier.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of brazenly
Adverb
  • NurPhoto via Getty Images In early July, Hyundai proudly showcased its Boston Dynamics Atlas robot kicking a soccer ball in the FIFA World Cup.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The show is proudly a fantasy — just not necessarily in the adult sense of the word.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of proudly
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  • The previous truths, long vivified by history, have been haughtily dismissed by the Journal’s editorial page.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Definition of haughtily
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  • Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.
    — Mikhail Zygar, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of contemptuously
Adverb
  • Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Definition of pompously
Adverb
  • The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Definition of audaciously
Adverb
  • As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of scornfully

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“Arrogantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogantly. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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