Definition

In a way that shows confidence and arrogance, often walking or behaving in a proud manner.

Example

He walked swaggeringly into the room, drawing everyone's attention.

Conversation

Did you see Jake walk into the party?Swaggeringly strutting his stuff like he owned the place?

Haha, yeah! He always knows how to make an entrance.

I wonder if he practices that swaggeringly confident walk in front of a mirror.

Probably! He's got the whole vibe down perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Swaggeringly → It is formed from "swagger" (originating from the early 16th century, possibly from a Scandinavian source, meaning to sway or walk with a bold, confident manner) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating the manner of an action). The word "swaggeringly" means to walk or behave in a bold, confident manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone walking with a bold confidence — that's what 'swaggeringly' describes, as it comes from 'swagger' which means to sway or walk boldly.

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