adverb
- in a boldly disrespectful or impudent manner
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The young servant spoke malapertly to his master.
- She answered malapertly when questioned about her tardiness.
- The student malapertly challenged the professor’s authority.
- He malapertly interrupted the formal ceremony.
- The child malapertly refused to follow instructions.
- She malapertly dismissed the elder’s advice.