haughty Definition
- 1arrogantly superior and disdainful
- 2showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
Using haughty: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haughty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She spoke in a haughty tone that made me feel small.
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He had a haughty look on his face when he walked into the room.
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The haughty aristocrat looked down on everyone around him.
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Her haughty behavior made her unpopular with her colleagues.
haughty Synonyms and Antonyms
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Antonyms for haughty
Phrases with haughty
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His haughty manner made it difficult for others to approach him.
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Her haughty attitude made her unpopular with her classmates.
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He gave her a haughty look before turning away.
Origins of haughty
from Middle French 'hault', meaning 'high'
Summary: haughty in Brief
'Haughty' [ˈhɔːti] describes someone who is arrogantly superior and disdainful, often showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior. Examples include 'She spoke in a haughty tone that made me feel small.' and 'The haughty aristocrat looked down on everyone around him.' 'Haughty' extends into phrases like 'haughty manner,' 'haughty attitude,' and 'haughty look,' all of which denote an arrogant or condescending way of behaving towards others.
