haughty [adjective]

Definition of haughty:

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Synonyms of haughty:

● Disdainful

● Imperious

● Lordly

● Overbearing

● Prideful

● Sniffy

● Supercilious

● Swaggering

● Arrogant

● Proud

● Contemptuous

● Uppity


Opposite/Antonyms of haughty:

● Humble

● Modest

● Timid

● Selfless

● Meek

● Deferential

● Down-to-earth

● Sheepish

● Ingratiating

● Unpretentious

● Apologetic

● Abashed

● Diffident


Sentence/Example of haughty:

They grew haughty in their scorn, vain of their beauty, proud of their long life.