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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ar·ro·gant \\-gənt\\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, present participle of arrogare
DATE 14th century
1. exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner an arrogant official2. proceeding from or characterized by arrogance an arrogant replySynonyms: see proud • ar·ro·gant·ly adverb
arrogant late 14 c., from O.Fr
http://O.Fr . arrogant, from L. arrogantem "assuming, overbearing, insolent," prp. of arrogare (see arrogance).
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 arrogant
ar·ro·gant / 5ArE^Ent / adjective behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people
傲慢的；自大的
• ar·ro·gant·ly adv.
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ar·ro·gant\-gənt\ adjectiveEtymology: Middle English, from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, present participle of arrogare1. : having a feeling of superiority that shows or is inclined to show itself in an overbearing attitude or in claiming more consideration than is due to one's position, dignity, or power : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance : overbearingly haughty < he was arrogant, overbearing, conceited, and passionate — without any rank which could excuse pride — Anthony Trollope >2. : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance < his administration had been arrogant and despotic — Willa Cather >Synonyms: see proud
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