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سلخم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a state of arrogance, haughtiness, and self-importance. It is used to characterize someone who is puffed up with pride and behaves in an ostentatious manner.

Derived headwords

مطرخمadjective
  1. 1.
    arrogantclassical

    Characterized by excessive pride and a feeling of superiority over others.

  2. 2.
    haughtyclassical

    Showing a high degree of pride and disdain for others.

مطلخمadjective
  1. 1.
    arrogantclassical

    Exhibiting an inflated sense of self-importance and a condescending attitude.

  2. 2.
    pompousclassical

    Having or exhibiting self-importance; ostentatious.

مسلخمadjective
  1. 1.
    arrogantclassical

    Displaying an attitude of superiority and self-conceit.

  2. 2.
    conceitedclassical

    Having an excessively high opinion of oneself.

Parallel reading

إنه لمطرخم ومتلخم
He is indeed arrogant and haughty.
وكذلك مسلخم
And likewise, he is arrogant.