Haughtily

/ˈhɔːtɪli/
adverb

In a proud and superior way.

She walked into the room haughtily, refusing to acknowledge anyone.
Visual representation of "haughtily" - In a proud and superior way.

Often appears as...

  • walked haughtily
  • looked haughtily

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Disapproving

adverb

In a proud and superior way.

She walked into the room haughtily, refusing to acknowledge anyone.
Visual representation of "haughtily" - In a proud and superior way.

Often appears as...

  • walked haughtily
  • looked haughtily

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Shows disapproval or dismissal towards others, often implying arrogance.

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He spoke of their accomplishments haughtily, making his disdain clear.
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Social Status

Used to depict someone acting above their social class or looking down on others.

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The duchess glanced haughtily at the commoners.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, being haughty is particularly offensive and disrespectful.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
His haughty manner at the dinner table shocked the hosts.
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Negative Emotion

Shows disapproval or dismissal towards others, often implying arrogance.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
He spoke of their accomplishments haughtily, making his disdain clear.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Status

Used to depict someone acting above their social class or looking down on others.

Illustration for Social Status
The duchess glanced haughtily at the commoners.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

In some cultures, being haughty is particularly offensive and disrespectful.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
His haughty manner at the dinner table shocked the hosts.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Emotion

Shows disapproval or dismissal towards others, often implying arrogance.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
He spoke of their accomplishments haughtily, making his disdain clear.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Status

Used to depict someone acting above their social class or looking down on others.

Illustration for Social Status
The duchess glanced haughtily at the commoners.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

In some cultures, being haughty is particularly offensive and disrespectful.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
His haughty manner at the dinner table shocked the hosts.
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