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Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It also extends to meanings of being distinguished, admirable, or even a giant. Some derivatives describe a state of opposition or departure.

Derived headwords

مَزَىverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantboth

    To exhibit pride, haughtiness, or arrogance.

كَرْمَىverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantboth

    To exhibit pride, haughtiness, or arrogance.

تَكَبَّرَverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantmodern

    To act with pride and haughtiness.

المَزَاةnoun
  1. 1.
    giantsclassical

    Refers to powerful, imposing, or tyrannical individuals.

المَزِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    distinguishedboth

    Possessing charm, elegance, or a distinguished appearance.

  2. 2.
    charmingmodern

    Attractive and possessing a pleasing demeanor.

التَّمْزِيَةnoun
  1. 1.
    praiseclassical

    The act of commending or lauding someone.

مَازِيًاadverb
  1. 1.
    in oppositionclassical

    Acting in a contrary or opposing manner.

مُتَمَازِيًاadverb
  1. 1.
    far awayclassical

    Being distant or remote, often in a state of opposition.

Parallel reading

مزى، كرمى: تكبر.
Maza, karma: to be arrogant.
والمزاة: الجبابرة.
And al-mazāt: the giants.
والمزي، كغني: الظريف.
And al-mazī, like ghanī: the charming/distinguished.
والتمزية: المدح.
And al-tamziyah: praise.
وقعد عني مازيا ومتمازيا: مخالفا بعيدا.
And he stood apart from me, maziya and mutamaziyan: opposing and distant.