High-nosed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: High-nosed is an adjective meaning (dated) snobbish; supercilious.
Meaning
(dated) snobbish; supercilious.
Example Sentences
He pictured her to himself as a high-nosed, haughty-mannered, handsome, heartless woman, who would try to make him uncomfortable by being cold and distant to him.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include high-toned, haughty, snooty, snobbish, snobbistic, cavalier.
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