Haughtily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Haughtily means behaving in an arrogantly superior or disdainful manner, often with an air of pride or self-importance. It describes someone looking down on others with contempt.
Definition:
In a proud, arrogant, or disdainful manner.
Synonyms:
arrogantly, disdainfully, superciliously, contemptuously
Part of Speech:
adverb
Antonyms:
humbly, modestly
Common Collocations:
walk haughtily, speak haughtily, behave haughtily
Derivatives:
haughty, haughtiness
Usage Tips:
Use "haughtily" to describe someone acting with superiority or scorn toward others.
Common Phrases:
nose in the air, look down one's nose
Etymology:
Derived from "haughty," from Old French "hautain," meaning high or lofty in manner.
Examples:
- 1. She walked haughtily past the crowd without a glance.
- 2. He answered haughtily when questioned about his mistake.
- 3. The queen gazed haughtily at her subjects below.
- 4. She tossed her hair haughtily and turned away.