arrant
/ˈæɹənt/
Meanings
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adjective
boldly and without apology; unabashed
- "The arrant thief was caught red-handed."
- "Despite the evidence, the defendant gave an arrant denial."
Pronunciation
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/ˈæɹənt/
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Synonyms
arrant
Rhymes
Words rhyming with arrantmarten , darten , parthen , harten
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
arrant (Spanish) : securely fixed
Variants
List of all variants of arrant that leads to same resultarrant , arrantly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Middle English arrant, from Old French errant, from errant 'wandering', from errer 'go astray'. The sense development is from 'wandering' to 'without apology' or 'unabashed'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'arrant' has been used in law to describe a statement made without legal privilege that is clearly false and made with malice.
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In medieval Europe, 'errant knights' were wandering knights who traveled from place to place, seeking adventure and justice.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
audacity: The quality of boldness and unapologetic behavior, similar to the meaning of 'arrant'.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'arrant' has been used to describe characters who are bold and unapologetic, often in a negative context. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago is described as an 'arrant knave'. In music, the term 'arrant' has been used in the title of songs to describe a bold or unapologetic attitude.
How to Memorize "arrant"
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visualize
- Visualize a person being bold and unapologetic, without fear of consequences.
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associate
- Associate the word 'arrant' with the idea of boldness and unapologetic behavior.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Boldly And Recklessly Announcing No Apologies' to remember the meaning of 'arrant'.
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