Haughty: meaning, definitions and examples
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haughty
[ หhษหti ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น altivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคญเคฟเคฎเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช hochmรผtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ angkuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธั ะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyniosลy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ซๆ ขใช (ใใใพใใช)
๐ซ๐ท hautain
๐ช๐ธ altivo
๐น๐ท kibirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุบุทุฑุณ
๐จ๐ฟ povรฝลกenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ povรฝลกenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒๆ ข็ (ร omร n de)
๐ธ๐ฎ vzviลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ hrokafullur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะบะฐะฟะฟะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฌแ แคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษฤrur
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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