ambicious

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle French ambitieus, ambitieux, from Latin ambitiōsus. Compare ambicioun.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /amˌbisiˈuːs/, /amˈbisjus/

Noun[edit]

ambicious

  1. Excessively ambitious or desirous.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: ambitious

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