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偉そう

arrogant, conceited

→ 偉い
偉 great, admirable + そう seem/appear; reportedly
adjective Rare #29,503
arrogant, conceited Often describes someone who acts as if they are important or superior to others.
JA: 彼はいつも偉そうに話す。
EN: He always talks arrogantly.
Forms of 偉い
偉いえらい偉そう

何を偉そうに言っている！

Who do you think you are, talking like that!

お前なんでいつもそんな偉そうなの？

Why do you always act so high and mighty?

偉そうなのに貧乏なんだな

You act so high and mighty, yet you're poor.

— タクシー運転手 約束は海を越えて (2017)

お前、随分偉そうだな。

You're awfully high and mighty, aren't you?

偉そうだな

You’re acting pretty high and mighty.

— エリート・スクワッド (2007)

偉そうに口を出すな

Don't butt in like you know everything.

— オープン・ユア・アイズ (1997)