haughtiest

adj.arrogant

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Word Origin & History

1520s, an extension of haught (q.v.) "high in one's own estimation" by addition of -y (2) on model of might/mighty, naught/naughty, etc. Middle English also had hautif in this sense (mid-15c., from Old French hautif). Related: Haughtily.

Example Sentences for haughtiest

And what are the haughtiest of us, but the ephemeral aristocrats of a summer's day?

“If you wish,” replied Leopold at his haughtiest and coldest.

No, but the girl does; she's the haughtiest and the vainest damsel in the province.

"Your apology is more than sufficient, monsieur," in her haughtiest tones.

Brynhild was the haughtiest of women, and often she treated Gudrun with disdain.

What house, though the haughtiest in the land, would not accept your alliance?

These janitors are the most dignified and haughtiest of men.

One place where I was, the governor were the haughtiest man as ever you see.

I drew myself up as tall as I could, and put on my haughtiest air.

For, of all the haughty Lawrence women, she had the name of being the haughtiest.