Definitions
- Describing someone who is arrogant and looks down on others. - Referring to a person who is proud and conceited. - Talking about someone who has an attitude of superiority and disdain towards others.
- Describing someone who is disdainful and contemptuous towards others. - Referring to a person who acts superior and looks down on others. - Talking about someone who is arrogant and condescending towards others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an attitude of superiority towards others.
- 2Both words imply a sense of arrogance and conceit.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of respect or consideration for others.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or attitude.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Haughty is more commonly used than supercilious in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Haughty has a negative connotation, but it is not as strong as supercilious, which implies extreme arrogance and contempt.
- 3Tone: Haughty is more neutral in tone, while supercilious has a more negative and judgmental tone.
- 4Formality: Supercilious is more formal and less commonly used than haughty.
Remember this!
Haughty and supercilious are synonyms that describe an attitude of superiority and arrogance towards others. However, supercilious is a stronger and more negative term than haughty. While both words suggest a lack of respect or consideration for others, supercilious implies extreme arrogance and contempt. Haughty is more commonly used and has a more neutral tone, while supercilious is more formal and less commonly used.
