Armenian

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Old Armenian խրոխտ (xroxt).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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խրոխտ (xroxt) (superlative ամենախրոխտ)

  1. proud, pleased, satisfied (with oneself)
  2. bold, brave, fearless
  3. booming, resounding, touching (e.g., a voice)
  4. (figuratively) splendid, superb, excellent
  5. (figuratively) elevated, lofty, towering
  6. (figuratively) exuding or radiating pride

Declension

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Adverb

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խրոխտ (xroxt)

  1. proudly
  2. boldly, bravely
  3. boomingly, touchingly (e.g., a voice)
  4. (figuratively) splendidly, superbly, excellently

Old Armenian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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The origin is unknown. An Iranian provenance is suspected.

Noun

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խրոխտ (xroxt)

  1. haughtiness, pride, arrogance

Adjective

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խրոխտ (xroxt)

  1. imperious, haughty, insolent, proud

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Armenian: խրոխտ (xroxt) (learned)

Further reading

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