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haughty

/ˈhɔːti/
haugh · ty ˈhɔː · ti
English Definition
adj. Arrogant and proud; disdainful
中文释义
傲慢的,自大的
Significado en Español
altanero, arrogante
한국어 뜻
거만한, 오만한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiêu ngạo, ngạo mạn
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Example Sentence

Her haughty demeanor made her unpopular.

她傲慢的举止使她不受欢迎。

Synonyms
arrogant conceited supercilious
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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:

  1. A Aloof
  2. B Humble
  3. C Friendly
  4. D Cheerful
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A — Aloof. “haughty” means adj. Arrogant and proud; disdainful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ duchess looked down her nose at all the ordinary guests.

  1. A haughty
  2. B humble
  3. C modest
  4. D gracious
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A — haughty. “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.

How do you use “haughty” in a sentence?

Her haughty demeanor made her unpopular. (她傲慢的举止使她不受欢迎。)

What are synonyms for “haughty”?

arrogant, conceited, supercilious — all close in meaning to haughty (adj. Arrogant and proud; disdainful).

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

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