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单词 haughty
释义
haughty
adjective
disapproving
uk
/ˈhɔː.ti/us
/ˈhɑː.t̬i/
unfriendlyandseemingtoconsideryourselfbetterthan otherpeople:
不友好的，傲慢的
She has aratherhaughtymanner.她的举止非常傲慢。
Synonyms
arrogant
conceiteddisapproving
condescendingdisapproving
hubristicliterary
imperious
lordly
overbearingdisapproving
patronizing
pompousdisapproving
proud(FEELING IMPORTANT)disapproving
self-importantdisapproving
sneeringdisapproving
sniffyinformal
snootyinformal
superciliousdisapproving
superior(BETTER)disapproving
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
acting as if you are more important than other people
  • arrogantI can't stand how arrogant he is!
  • proudDon't be too proud to admit you're wrong.
  • pompousWhat a pompous jerk!
  • self-importantThe room was filled with self-important politicians.
  • superiorHer superior and smug manner made conversation unbearable.
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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing arrogance and conceit
  • (as) proud as Luciferidiom
  • airs and gracesidiom
  • arrogant
  • arrogantly
  • as ifyouowned the placeidiom
  • dog
  • egocentric
  • egocentrically
  • egoistic
  • egomaniacal
  • overweeningly
  • patronize
  • patronizing
  • pomposity
  • pompous
  • talk down tosomeone
  • think the (whole) world revolves aroundyouidiom
  • throwyourweight aroundidiom
  • tin god
  • toffee-nosed
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haughtily
haughtiness
(Definition ofhaughtyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

haughty| American Dictionary

haughty
adjective
us
/ˈhɔ·t̬i/
unreasonablyproudandunfriendly:
They show a haughtycontemptofothers.

haughtily

adverbus
/ˈhɔ·təl·i/
(Definition ofhaughtyfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhaughty

haughty
A vocal delivery that might seemhaughtyor conceited, too mellifluous or elegant, excessively 'musical', or calculated to please others must be avoided.
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Thehaughtyattitudes of the pre-war era were slow to disappear.
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This form, though generally more masculine than feminine, may be used by tough orhaughtyfemale teachers and other females in authority.
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The tone throughout ishaughtyand condescending, reinforced by flashes of knowingly superior humour.
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Pavlov ensured such indifference in advance byhaughtydismissal of any other approach.
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Manchester was rather morehaughtyabout who could join.
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They thought they were allhaughtyand arrogant.
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But we have reservations nevertheless of a very vital character which cannot be removed either by anyhaughtycontempt or complete silence.
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The idea that it ishaughtyand takes to itself positive powers of direction is as far from the truth as it can be.
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They might become a littlehaughtyabout their lifelong abstinence from strong drink.
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I agree that, on paper, it seems to be a ratherhaughty, aristocratic institution.
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Over a period of weeks, even months, he maintained ahaughtysilence on the subject.
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Through that arrogance, pride andhaughtyspirit, they have made careless decisions on the poll tax.
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I am getting ratherhaughty, as he is about these things.
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Let them think of that before they get too proud andhaughty.
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