arrogantly
UK[ˈær.ə.ɡənt.li]US[ˈer.ə.ɡənt.li]
adv
in a manner showing an offensive sense of superiority or self-importance.
Morpheme Breakdown
arrog
ant
ly
arrog
claim
ant
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the adverb 'arrogantly' is built upon the adjective 'arrogant'. its core, the latin verb arrogare, meant 'to ask for, claim for oneself', a compound of ad- (to) and rogare (to ask). this literal sense of claiming something evolved to imply an unwarranted or excessive claim to rights, status, or importance. the suffix -ant was added to form the present participle and later adjective describing one who acts in such a presumptuous manner. finally, the native english adverbial suffix -ly was appended, completing the word's journey to describe the manner of acting with overbearing pride.
Analysis
Structure: arrog (claim) + ant (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
arrog is from latin arrogare meaning 'to claim for oneself'. ant is a latin-derived suffix forming adjectives meaning 'performing (a specified action) or being (in a specified condition)'. ly is an old english-derived suffix forming adverbs from adjectives.
Examples
he strode arrogantly into the room, ignoring everyone.
she arrogantly assumed her plan would be accepted without question.
the manager spoke arrogantly to his subordinates.