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swaggeringly

[ ˈswaɡərɪŋli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a confident and arrogant manner

Swaggeringly is an adverb that describes the action of behaving in a confident and arrogant manner, often characterized by a noticeable display of self-assurance and superiority.

Synonyms

arrogantly, boldly, confidently, proudly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
swaggeringly	Used when someone is overly confident to the point of showing off or boasting. He swaggeringly walked into the room, knowing all eyes would be on him. She spoke swaggeringly about her many accomplishments.
arrogantly	Used when someone has an inflated sense of self-worth, often looking down on others. This carries a negative connotation. He arrogantly dismissed their suggestions, thinking he knew best. She arrogantly assumed she was the smartest person in the room.
confidently	Used when someone has a strong belief in their abilities or rightness but in a more neutral or positive manner. He confidently presented his ideas to the team. She walked confidently into the interview room.
boldly	Used when someone acts with courage and without fear of the consequences. She boldly questioned the unfair policies during the meeting. He boldly approached his boss to ask for a raise.
proudly	Used when someone feels a deep sense of pride and satisfaction about something they've achieved or something they are connected to. He proudly showed off the project they had completed. She spoke proudly of her daughter's accomplishments.

Examples of usage

He strutted swaggeringly into the room, demanding attention.
The singer performed swaggeringly on stage, owning the spotlight.
The CEO walked into the meeting room swaggeringly, exuding authority.
She spoke to the audience swaggeringly, knowing she had their full attention.
The politician entered the debate swaggeringly, ready to dominate the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "swaggeringly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrogantemente

🇮🇳 अहंकारपूर्वक

🇩🇪 überheblich

🇮🇩 dengan sombong

🇺🇦 пихато

🇵🇱 zarozumiale

🇯🇵 威張って

🇫🇷 arrogamment

🇪🇸 con arrogancia

🇹🇷 kibirlice

🇰🇷 거만하게

🇸🇦 بغرور

🇨🇿 arogantně

🇸🇰 arogantne

🇨🇳 傲慢地

🇸🇮 arogantno

🇮🇸 drambsömulegur

🇰🇿 менменсіп

🇬🇪 მაღალფარდოვნად

🇦🇿 təkəbbürlə

🇲🇽 con arrogancia

Etymology

The word 'swaggeringly' is derived from the term 'swagger', which originated in the mid-16th century. Originally used to describe the manner of walking or behaving in a confident or arrogant way, 'swagger' has evolved to include the adverb form 'swaggeringly'. The term has been used in literature, music, and everyday language to depict a bold and self-assured attitude.