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View definitions for haughtily

haughtily

adverb as in arrogantly

adverb as in egotistically

adverb as in proudly

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Example Sentences

“But this is not a case of attending a patient, Baron,” said David Arden, a little haughtily.

He turned to Miller, and said haughtily in his imperfect English, “Did you see the cheat, you?”

The host hastily poured whiskey-and-soda lest he should look haughtily expectant.

He drew himself up rather haughtily in reply to one question, and glanced uneasily at the girl.

The same amount of pride which makes a man treat haughtily his inferiors, makes him cringe servilely to those above him.

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On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to haughtily, such as: insolently, loftily, superciliously, and with one's nose in the air.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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