arrant
downright; thorough; unmitigated; notorious: an arrant fool.
wandering; errant.
Origin of arrant
1Other words for arrant
Other words from arrant
- ar·rant·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with arrant
- arrant , errant
Words Nearby arrant
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How to use arrant in a sentence
Few people know that large numbers of the splendid seamen who man our North Sea fishing fleets are arrant Cockneys.
The Chequers | James RuncimanKnowing Pemberton to be an arrant coward at heart, bully as he was, he did not fear a renewal of the subject from him.
Alone | Marion HarlandI wish I could say you are a brave man; but you are an arrant coward: you, the soldier that plans to capture women.
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler HarrisThere are some things so absolutely satisfying that it seems an arrant sacrilege to be discontent and want for more.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 | Ida May Hill Starr"You'll see that he'll come back an arrant puppy," quoth Michael Howe.
Town Versus Country | Mary Russell Mitford
British Dictionary definitions for arrant
/ (ˈærənt) /
utter; out-and-out: an arrant fool
Origin of arrant
1Derived forms of arrant
- arrantly, adverb
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