Haughtily: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‘‘
Add to dictionary

haughtily

 

[ หˆhษ”หtษชli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a proud and arrogant manner

Behaving haughtily towards others can often lead to isolation and resentment.

Synonyms

arrogantly, proudly, snobbishly.

Examples of usage

  • She haughtily turned her nose up at the humble offering.
  • He haughtily refused to listen to any opinions other than his own.
  • The princess walked haughtily through the crowd, ignoring everyone around her.
Context #2 | Adjective

having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

Her haughty demeanor made it difficult for others to approach her.

Synonyms

arrogant, proud, snobbish.

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a haughty look, as if she was beneath him.
  • The haughty attitude of the aristocrat alienated many of his peers.
  • The manager's haughty behavior towards his subordinates created a toxic work environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "haughtily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrogantemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคนเค‚เค•เคพเคฐเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hochmรผtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ arogancko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ฒๆ…ขใซ (ใ”ใ†ใพใ‚“ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hautainement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrogantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kibirlice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋งŒํ•˜๊ฒŒ (geomanhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุชุนุฌุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arogantnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ arogantne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ฒๆ…ขๅœฐ (ร omร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arogantno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drambsamlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะฝะผะตะฝะดั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“ (ampartavnulad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kษ™bbรผrlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrogantemente

Etymology

The word 'haughtily' originates from the Middle English word 'haught', meaning 'high in one's own estimation'. It has evolved over time to encompass the idea of arrogance and superiority. The use of 'haughtily' in literature and everyday language reflects a societal fascination with pride and power dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,676, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.