What does haughty mean?
Haughty means Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious..
Haughty
/ˈhɔːti/ · adjective
Meaning
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious..
Example Sentences
How meek and shrunken did that haughty Tarmac become as it slunk by the wide circle of asphalt of the yellow sort, that was loosely strewn before the great iron gates of Lady Hall as a forerunner of the consideration that awaited the guests of Rupert, Earl of Kare, […].
Synonyms for haughty
Antonyms for haughty
Related Words
Word Forms
- haughtier
- haughtiest
- hautie
- hauty
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for haughty?
Common synonyms include airy, arrogant, chesty, authoritarian.
What is the opposite of haughty?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use haughty in a sentence?
How meek and shrunken did that haughty Tarmac become as it slunk by the wide circle of asphalt of the yellow sort, that was loosely strewn before the great iron gates of Lady Hall as a forerunner of the consideration that awaited the guests of Rupert, Earl of Kare, […].
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