Meaning of the word arrant in English

What does arrant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

arrant

US /ˈer.ənt/
UK /ˈær.ənt/

Adjective

complete, utter (used to emphasize a negative quality)

Example:
It was an arrant lie, and everyone knew it.
He's an arrant fool to believe such nonsense.