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What is another word for Orgulous?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːɡjʊləs] (IPA)

Orgulous, an archaic and rarely used word, refers to an overwhelming sense of pride or arrogance. Synonyms for the word orgulous include haughty, conceited, arrogant, pompous, egotistical, proud, vainglorious, and narcissistic. Each of these words connotes an inflated sense of self-importance and superiority. While orgulous may not be commonly used in modern English, it is useful to be familiar with its synonyms, as they are still frequently used in everyday conversation. Whether describing a friend's boastful behavior or a coworker's overbearing attitude, these words can help convey the sense of arrogance that orgulous describes.
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But, sirs, because I am sore hurt, and he both, and I had great need of a little rest, ye shall understand the opinion betwixt you two brethren: As to thee, Sir Damas, for whom I have been champion and won the field of this knight, yet will I judge because ye, Sir Damas, are called an Orgulous knight, and full of villainy, and not worth of prowess your deeds, therefore I will that ye give unto your brother all the whole manor with the appurtenance, under this form, that Sir Ontzlake hold the manor of you, and yearly to give you a palfrey to ride upon, for that will become you better to ride on than upon a courser.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory
And then they came afore the Castle Orgulous, and there was such a custom that there might no knight come by that castle but either he must joust or be prisoner, or at the least to lose his horse and his harness.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory
So he turned unto him that met him afore, and he took the flight towards the castle, and Sir La Cote Male Taile rode after him into the Castle Orgulous, and there La Cote Male Taile slew him.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory

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