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Definition of haughty

haughty

/ˈhɔːti/
haugh · ty
Adverb:haughtily
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• adjective

1

Arrogantly superior and disdainful toward others.

Example

"The diplomat's haughty demeanor alienated many of his colleagues during the negotiations."

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• Rhymes for haughty

• Nearby Words

hatter
haughtily
haughtiness
haughty
haul
haulage
hauler

Word Origin & Etymology

Extended in the 16th century from the earlier Middle English adjective 'haught' (high, proud), borrowed from Old French 'haut' (high), which derives from Latin 'altus'. The modern spelling with 'gh' was influenced by words like 'high' and 'naughty'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haughty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haughty
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