haughty

UK
/ˈhɔːti/
US
/ˈhɔti/

Translations

haughtyadjective
haughtier
Comp.
haughtiest
Super.
UK
/ˈhɔːti/
US
/ˈhɔti/
hautainSe dit d’une attitude marquée par le mépris et le sentiment de supériorité.
The haughty aristocrat looked down on the commoners with disdain.
L’aristocrate hautain regardait les roturiers avec mépris.
Additional translations
élevéSens archaïque ou littéraire : haut, élevé en position ou en relief.

Definitions

haughtyadjective
Having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior.
The haughty aristocrat looked down on the commoners with disdain.
(Archaic) Elevated or lofty in position, status, or character; high.
From the hilltop we gazed at the haughty peaks rising above the valley.