Haughty
Arrogantly proud; having or showing an overbearing sense of one's own importance.
adjectiveHaughty
Arrogantly proud; having or showing an overbearing sense of one's own importance.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a person standing on a rooftop balcony, nose in the air, looking down at a crowd and speaking in a condescending, superior tone as if everyone else is beneath them.
Sounds Like
haw-tee; sounds like 'hottie' when spoken quickly
Looks Like
haute (French for high) and hauteur; visually similar to 'naughty' in spelling
Remember This
Haughty is related to the noun hauteur (pronounced oh-TAH) and derives from a root meaning high or elevated. It often appears in literature to describe aristocratic pride.
Other Forms
Connect With
arrogant, disdainful, supercilious, snobbish, pompous
Note
Use 'haughty' to describe behavior that conveys disdain for others due to perceived superiority. It is not the same as merely being confident or self-assured.