Over-insolently

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an excessively insolent way; too rudely.

    "Charilus the Lacedemonian, to one Helot who behaved himself over insolently and audaciously towards him: By the Gods (saith he) If I were not now angry, I would presently make thee die."

Example

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"Charilus the Lacedemonian, to one Helot who behaved himself over insolently and audaciously towards him: By the Gods (saith he) If I were not now angry, I would presently make thee die."

Etymology

From over-insolent + -ly.

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