Home / Dictionary / Meaning of haughty

Haughty

/hˈɔti/
C2
Listen pronunciation

(adj) Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.

What a haughty fellow he is!
The young girl was haughty to me.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ duchess refused to speak to anyone she considered to be beneath her social status.

Expand Your Vocabulary with LexUp

Master English words using smart flashcards, play exciting word rounds, and compete with other learners worldwide.