haughty
/ˈhɔːti/
haugh · ty
ˈhɔː · ti
English Definition
adj. Arrogant and proud; disdainful
Significado en Español
altanero, arrogante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiêu ngạo, ngạo mạn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
haut (arrogant, French haut high) + ty → arrogant, condescending
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of social interactions, someone who is described as haughty is often considered:
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A
Aloof
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B
Humble
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C
Friendly
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D
Cheerful
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A — Aloof.
“haughty” means adj. Arrogant and proud; disdainful
Common questions about “haughty”
What does “haughty” mean?
haughty — adj. Arrogant and proud; disdainful. In Chinese: 傲慢的，自大的.
How do you pronounce “haughty”?
haughty is pronounced /ˈhɔːti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: haugh · ty.
Is “haughty” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. haughty appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “haughty”?
haut (arrogant, French haut high) + ty → arrogant, condescending
