ambicious

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle French ambitieus, ambitieux, from Latin ambitiōsus. Compare ambicioun.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /amˌbisiˈuːs/, /amˈbisjus/

Noun

ambicious

  1. Excessively ambitious or desirous.

Descendants

  • English: ambitious

References

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