haughty

adjective
UK: /ˈhɔːti/
US: /ˈhɔːti/

  1. Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, richer, or more important than other people.

    1. She gave a haughty look to the waiter.
    2. The superstar's haughty demeanor made it difficult for the team to connect with her; she appeared rather unapproachable.

  2. Proud and unfriendly.

    1. They spoke in a haughty tone.
    2. Despite claiming she has no interest in material things, her haughty manners suggest otherwise.

Synonyms

proud arrogant conceited snobbish supercilious disdainful
haughty verb

  1. To behave in a proud and unfriendly way towards others, acting as if you are better than them.

    1. She haughtied her nose to my opinion.
    2. The CEO's constant bragging and dismissive attitude caused him to haughty himself before the junior employees, creating a tense atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "haughty" in English means: Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, richer, or more important than other people., Proud and unfriendly..

The phonetic transcription of "haughty" is /ˈhɔːti/ in British English and /ˈhɔːti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "haughty": proud, arrogant, conceited, snobbish, supercilious, disdainful.

Example usage of "haughty": "She gave a haughty look to the waiter.". More examples on the page.