խրոխտ

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Armenian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Old Armenian խրոխտ (xroxt).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

խրոխտ (xroxt) (superlative ամենախրոխտ)

  1. proud, pleased, satisfied (with oneself)
  2. bold, brave, fearless
  3. booming, resounding, touching (e.g., a voice)
  4. (figuratively) splendid, superb, excellent
  5. (figuratively) elevated, lofty, towering
  6. (figuratively) exuding or radiating pride

Declension[edit]

Adverb[edit]

խրոխտ (xroxt)

  1. proudly
  2. boldly, bravely
  3. boomingly, touchingly (e.g., a voice)
  4. (figuratively) splendidly, superbly, excellently

Old Armenian[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The origin is unknown. An Iranian provenance is suspected.

Noun[edit]

խրոխտ (xroxt)

  1. haughtiness, pride, arrogance

Adjective[edit]

խրոխտ (xroxt)

  1. imperious, haughty, insolent, proud

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Armenian: խրոխտ (xroxt) (learned)

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