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English
Etymology
From Latin fastuōsus, from fastus (“haughtiness, pride”). Compare French fastueux and Spanish fastuoso.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfæstju.əs/, /ˈfæstʃu.əs/
Adjective
fastuous (comparative more fastuous, superlative most fastuous)
- (obsolete) proud; haughty; disdainful
a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number). The Profitableness of Godliness”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. , volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A J Valpy, , published 1830–1831, →OCLC:fastuous contempt of others
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