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Haughty

Verb / ˈhɔ:ti: / Another word for haughty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'haughty' means having or showing an arrogant superiority or disdainful pride.

Synonyms & similar words

swaggering disdainful lordly supercilious sniffy overbearing imperious prideful arrogant snobbish proud conceited superior disdainful egotistical snooty uppity smug contemptuous overbearing cocky pretentious hoity-toity high-and-mighty pompous self-important snotty overweening

Example sentences

  1. He always acts haughty and thinks he's better than everyone else.
  2. She gave me a haughty look when I asked her for help.
  3. The queen walked with a haughty air, as if she owned the entire kingdom.
  4. The haughty businessman refused to speak to anyone he deemed beneath him.
  5. His haughty attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.

Quotes

  • The haughty spirit, the pride in our hearts, must be broken. - Andrew Murray
  • Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition and dreads all rivals. - Fulton J. Sheen
  • The haughty arrogance of superiority. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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