Haughty: meaning, definitions and examples
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haughty
[ ˈhɔːti ]
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:
🇵🇹 altivo
🇮🇳 अभिमानी
🇩🇪 hochmütig
🇮🇩 angkuh
🇺🇦 пихатий
🇵🇱 wyniosły
🇯🇵 高慢な (こうまんな)
🇫🇷 hautain
🇪🇸 altivo
🇹🇷 kibirli
🇰🇷 거만한
🇸🇦 متغطرس
🇨🇿 povýšený
🇸🇰 povýšený
🇨🇳 傲慢的 (àomàn de)
🇸🇮 vzvišen
🇮🇸 hrokafullur
🇰🇿 тәкаппар
🇬🇪 გულწრფელი
🇦🇿 məğrur
🇲🇽 altivo
Word origin
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.