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in·so·lent (in′sə lənt)

adjective

  1. boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior; impertinent; impudent
  2. Now Rare arrogantly contemptuous; overbearing

Etymology: ME < L insolens < in-, in- + solens, prp. of solere, to be accustomed

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insolent Synonyms

insolent

modif.

impertinent, impudent, offensive, arrogant; see proud 2, rude 2. See syn. study at impertinent, proud.


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insolent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sweetness: The same free online 3d car game insolent sweetness was in her eyes when they again reverted to him.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: Maxine assures Joan she won't tell anyone what she knows when Joan warns her not to be so insolent to her in public.

Used with adjective complement

  • grow: But what success has your honor's modesty been crowned with now, that it grows so insolent upon us?
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