arrant Definition
- 1used to emphasize the negative qualities of someone or something; complete, utter
- 2archaic: journeying or wandering
Using arrant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arrant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He is an arrant fool.
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That was an arrant waste of time.
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The arrant nonsense he spouts is unbelievable.
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In his youth, he was an arrant wanderer, traveling from place to place.
arrant Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with arrant
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The police finally caught the arrant thief after months of investigation.
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The idea that the earth is flat is arrant nonsense.
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He was known as an arrant knave who would do anything for money.
Origins of arrant
from Old English 'arrant', meaning 'wandering'
Summary: arrant in Brief
'Arrant' [ˈærənt] is an adjective used to emphasize negative qualities, often meaning complete or utter. It can also refer to archaic meanings of journeying or wandering. Examples include 'He is an arrant fool' and 'In his youth, he was an arrant wanderer.' Phrases like 'arrant thief' and 'arrant knave' use 'arrant' to denote habitual or professional behavior, respectively.
