over-insolently en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English over-insolent Middle English -ly English -ly English over-insolently From over-insolent + -ly.
Meanings
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In an excessively insolent way; too rudely.
Charilus the Lacedemonian, to one Helot who behaved himself over insolently and audaciously towards him: By the Gods (saith he) If I were not now angry, I would presently make thee die.
, II.31
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most over-insolently | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more over-insolently | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |