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[えら(偉)·そ·う]
erasou
na adjective

Root Words:

[えら(偉) + そう]
era + sou

English Meaning(s) for 偉そう

na adjective
  1. self-important; important-looking; proud
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Definition and Synonyms for 偉そう

Important-Looking impressive in appearance
Synonyms: 偉そう
Chesty having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
Synonyms: 不遜, 偉そう, 傲岸, 傲慢, 傲慢不遜, 大柄, 大柄, 尊大, 横柄, 横風, 横風, 腰高, 見高, 驕傲, 驕慢, かさ高, かさ高い, 高慢, 高慢ちき

Meanings for each kanji in 偉そう

» admirable; greatness; remarkable; conceited; famous; excellent

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Sample Sentences for 偉そう

He's putting on airs.
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When I first met him, I thought he was putting on airs.
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You're so bossy.
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Don't sass me.
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Who the hell do you think you are?
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