haughtily

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Time's Stephanie Zacharek was less keen on her performance, however, saying Jolie "plays her subject as haughtily cool and deeply insecure, but captures none of her imperious charisma".

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

“I’m gonna fight my battle, and I’m gonna deliver,” he said haughtily, wearing his signature blue blazer and shades.

From Slate • May 16, 2023

"The Great British Baking Show" judges penalize contestants for undercooked pastry and stodgy custards, just as prior judge Mary Berry haughtily pooh-poohed the odd soggy bottom on a cake.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2022

The humans in Middle-earth are weary of the elves patrolling their lands and acting haughtily.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

Mr. Sloane didn't enter into the conversation but lounged back haughtily in his chair; the woman said nothing either--until unexpectedly, after two highballs, she became cordial.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald