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haughtiest

ADJECTIVE

arrogant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cavalier contemptuous imperious indifferent snobbish snooty

WEAK

assuming conceited detached disdainful distant egotistic egotistical high high and mighty hoity-toity lofty on high horse overbearing overweening proud reserved scornful sniffy snotty stuck-up supercilious superior uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

humble shy

WEAK

meek timid

Example Sentences

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The tale of Orpheus, whose song softens the hearts of the haughtiest deities, morphed into the spectacle of the famously demanding La Scala patrons, sitting in judgment on operatic superstars.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2018

Inevitably, the haughtiest of haute cuisine artists will replace trendy menu items like ramps and aioli with space-sourced foodstuffs.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2015

Even the haughtiest of security hackers—those technologists whose skills are channeled toward fortifying computer security—who had earlier snubbed Anonymous cheered on LulzSec.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2014

Even the haughtiest firms must dance to the piper’s tune.

From Economist • Sep. 11, 2014

They exchanged glances; then Mal shrugged and put on her haughtiest, most unflinching face.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell