High and mighty
adjective
Someone who is high and mighty thinks they are more important than other people.
He has always acted high and mighty because his father is the town's mayor.
Often appears as...
- act high and mighty
- feel high and mighty
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
adjective
Having a high rank or social position.
The high and mighty lords of the land gathered for the king's feast.
Often appears as...
- high and mighty lords
- high and mighty officials
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Inefficient, bureaucratic, and inflexible decision-making process.
The high and mighty process in the government office frustrated the citizens looking for quick services.
Often appears as...
- high and mighty process
- high and mighty bureaucracy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
adjective
Someone who is high and mighty thinks they are more important than other people.
He has always acted high and mighty because his father is the town's mayor.
Often appears as...
- act high and mighty
- feel high and mighty
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
adjective
Having a high rank or social position.
The high and mighty lords of the land gathered for the king's feast.
Often appears as...
- high and mighty lords
- high and mighty officials
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Inefficient, bureaucratic, and inflexible decision-making process.
The high and mighty process in the government office frustrated the citizens looking for quick services.
Often appears as...
- high and mighty process
- high and mighty bureaucracy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Condescending Tone
Using 'high and mighty' implies a judgemental and scornful attitude towards someone's behavior.
Don't talk to me in that high and mighty tone; we're equals here.
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcastic Usage
'High and mighty' can be used sarcastically to mock someone who is being overly proud or arrogant.
Oh, excuse me, your high and mighty-ness, didn't realize you owned the place!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
The phrase is often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
She's acting all high and mighty now that she won the lottery.
Pro Tip 1/3Condescending Tone
Using 'high and mighty' implies a judgemental and scornful attitude towards someone's behavior.
Don't talk to me in that high and mighty tone; we're equals here.
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcastic Usage
'High and mighty' can be used sarcastically to mock someone who is being overly proud or arrogant.
Oh, excuse me, your high and mighty-ness, didn't realize you owned the place!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
The phrase is often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
She's acting all high and mighty now that she won the lottery.
Pro Tip 1/3Condescending Tone
Using 'high and mighty' implies a judgemental and scornful attitude towards someone's behavior.
Don't talk to me in that high and mighty tone; we're equals here.
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcastic Usage
'High and mighty' can be used sarcastically to mock someone who is being overly proud or arrogant.
Oh, excuse me, your high and mighty-ness, didn't realize you owned the place!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
The phrase is often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
She's acting all high and mighty now that she won the lottery.
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