Haughty: meaning, definitions and examples

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haughty

 

[ หˆhษ”หti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

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

Synonyms

arrogant, conceited, proud, snobbish

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her haughty demeanor towards her colleagues.
  • The haughty aristocrat looked down upon anyone not of noble birth.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Looking or acting as if one thinks they are better, smarter, or more important than others.

Synonyms

disdainful, overbearing, pretentious, supercilious

Examples of usage

  • Her haughty expression made it clear that she considered herself above everyone else.
  • The haughty look on his face irritated those around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "haughty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น altivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคฎเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hochmรผtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angkuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธั…ะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyniosล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ๆ…ขใช (ใ“ใ†ใพใ‚“ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hautain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ altivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kibirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋งŒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุบุทุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povรฝลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povรฝลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ฒๆ…ข็š„ (ร omร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzviลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrokafullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะบะฐะฟะฟะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒฌแƒ แƒคแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ฤŸrur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ altivo

Etymology

The word 'haughty' originated from the Middle English word 'haught' which meant 'high in one's own estimation'. It later evolved to 'haughty' in the 16th century with the connotation of being disdainful or arrogant. The term has roots in Old French and comes from the Latin 'altus' meaning 'high'. Over time, 'haughty' has come to be associated with a negative perception of excessive pride or arrogance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,452, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.