ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Haughtily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Haughtily is an adverb meaning In a haughty manner; with excessive or unwarranted pride.

Meaning

In a haughty manner; with excessive or unwarranted pride.

Example Sentences

"I don't know what you mean," she said haughtily.
He haughtily demanded the best table, even though people looked and wondered who he was.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pridefully, arrogantly, high-handedly, boastfully, pretentiously, uppishly.

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