← Back to Lisan al-Arab

رفخ

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being puffed up, arrogant, or haughty. It describes a state of inflated pride and self-importance, often leading to disdain for others. The derived terms convey a sense of arrogance, conceit, and a proud demeanor.

Derived headwords

رَفَخَverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantboth

    To exhibit excessive pride, haughtiness, and a feeling of superiority over others.

رَفِيخٌadjective
  1. 1.
    arrogantboth

    Characterized by arrogance and haughtiness; displaying a proud and disdainful attitude.

رَفَخَانٌnoun
  1. 1.
    arroganceboth

    The quality or state of being arrogant; excessive pride and self-importance.

تَرَفَّخَverb
  1. 1.
    to become arrogantboth

    To adopt an arrogant or haughty demeanor; to grow in pride and self-conceit.

مُرْتَفِخٌadjective
  1. 1.
    puffed upboth

    Figuratively, filled with pride or arrogance; conceited.

رَفَخِيٌّadjective
  1. 1.
    haughtyclassical

    Disdainfully proud; showing a contemptuous or arrogant attitude.