cockily

adverb

Meaning

In a way that shows too much pride in yourself and too much confidence in your ability to succeed.

Examples

He answered the interviewer's questions cockily, convinced he would get the job.
She walked away from the argument cockily, as if she had won.

Synonyms: proudly, confidently, arrogantly, haughtily

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cockily

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒk.ɪ.li/

Definition

In a way that shows too much pride in yourself and too much confidence in your ability to succeed.

Examples

He answered the interviewer's questions cockily, convinced he would get the job.
She walked away from the argument cockily, as if she had won.

How to Use cockily

cockily about (prepositional phrase): To speak or behave with excessive confidence about a particular subject or future event. — "He was talking cockily about his chances of promotion."
cockily + verb (collocation): Performing an action with an overly confident and proud demeanor. — "She smiled cockily after completing the difficult puzzle."

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