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insolently

adverb

«insolently» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Isaiah describes a society falling apart, where the young mock the old. Tradition takes this as a sign of a nation that has lost respect for elders and for God. In the primary lessons: in stories a character answers a leader with a sneer; in talk, a sneering or cheeky way of speaking

Meaning

Insolently means in a rude, cheeky and disrespectful way. tree →

Examples

  • And the people shall oppress one another, every man his fellow, and every man his neighbour; the child shall behave insolently against the aged, and the base against the honourable, (Prophets ISA.3.5, JPS 1917) tree →
  • He answered insolently and was sent to his room. tree →
  • She smiled insolently at the referee. tree →
  • The cat stared insolently at the dog. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/insolently/