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impertinently



ADVERB
saucily
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The Saab driver looked up the mountain road and then turned the Saab so that the rear was impertinently pointing up the hill.

From New York Times Apr. 14, 2022

When Persie impertinently climbs into the front seat next to him and demands that he call her “Lady Persie,” Spargo orders her to the back.

From New York Times Apr. 7, 2011

At a time when voting was extended to more working men, its newly enfranchised visitors could rant at a disliked politician or stare impertinently into the eyes of royalty.

From The Guardian Feb. 26, 2011

No one is to speak impertinently or beside the question, superfluously or tediously.

From Slate Jan. 6, 2011

“She meant to be impertinently curious, just as such an Anne Cox should be.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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