haughty

Meanings

• adjective

  having or displaying an arrogant or contemptuous attitude

  - "The haughty nobleman refused to speak to the commoners."
  - "Her haughty demeanor made it clear she thought she was better than everyone else."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with haughty
aughty , plucky , mucky , clucky , rufty , scrufty

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Variants

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haughtier , haughtiest , haughtily , haughtiness , haughtinesses , haughty

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Etymology

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From Middle English haute, high, proud, from Old French haut, haute, high, proud, from Latin altus, high.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'haughty' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, being haughty is considered a desirable trait for leaders and the wealthy.

3. The opposite of haughty is 'humble'.

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Related Concepts

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1. arrogance: A feeling of self-importance and superiority, often expressed in contemptuous or disdainful behavior towards others.

2. pride: A positive or negative emotion involving a sense of one's own value or worth, often used to describe an excessive or inappropriate sense of self-importance.

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Culture

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In literature, the haughty character is often portrayed as arrogant, proud, and disdainful towards others. This character trait can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings, and can be used to explore themes of power, class, and social status.

How to Memorize "haughty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a haughty attitude, standing tall with their chin up and looking down on others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'haughty' with the feeling of being superior to others and displaying an arrogant attitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Haughty Attitude Towers Over Others' to remember the meaning of the word.

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