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saucily

/ˈsɔː.sɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈsɔː.sɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «дерзко, нахально или развязно». Описывает поведение, которое является игриво грубым или слегка провокационным, часто с оттенком уверенности или кокетства.

An adverb meaning "in a bold, impertinent, or cheeky manner." It describes behavior that is playfully rude or slightly provocative, often with a sense of confidence or flirtatiousness.

  1. Impudently or impertinentlyB2informal

    In a manner that is boldly disrespectful or cheeky, often with a playful or flirtatious tone.

    ruДерзко

    • She saucily replied to the teacher's question, making the class laugh.
    • He winked saucily at the waitress as she passed by.
    • The child saucily stuck out his tongue before running away.

    Synonymsbrazenlycheekilyflippantlyfreshlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlynervilypertly

    Antonymscourteouslydeferentiallyhumblypolitelyrespectfully

Forms
  • more saucily comparative form
  • most saucily superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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