Is 'haughty' formal or informal?

What's the difference between 'haughty' and 'arrogant'?

How is 'haughty' different from 'arrogant'?

How do I use 'haughty' in a sentence?

Can 'haughty' describe a person and a situation?

Is 'haughty' a common word?

Is 'haughty' common in writing and exams?

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haughty

/ˈhɔːti/

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adjective

Behaving as if you are better or more important than others; proud and disdainful.

She gave a haughty smile and walked past.
His haughty tone made us uncomfortable.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'haughty' suggests cool, distant pride, sharper than 'proud' and more biting than 'self-respect'. It fits formal tone, unlike casual 'snotty' or playful 'supercilious'. Choose 'haughty' when describing dismissive elegance.

In other languages

Spanish: Arrogante, desdeñoso
Japanese: 高慢な, 驕った
Korean: 도高傲한, 비스듬한
Vietnamese: Kiêu ngạo, chọc ghẹo
Chinese: 高傲的, 傲慢的

Etymology

Common phrases

haughty attitudehaughty smilehaughty manner

Synonyms

supercilious arrogant proud patronizing snobbish

Frequently asked questions

Is 'haughty' formal or informal?: Is 'haughty' formal or informal?
What's the difference between 'haughty' and 'arrogant'?: How is 'haughty' different from 'arrogant'?
How do I use 'haughty' in a sentence?: Can 'haughty' describe a person and a situation?
Is 'haughty' a common word?: Is 'haughty' common in writing and exams?