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arrogant | haughtily |

As an adjective arrogant

is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

As an adverb haughtily is

in a haughty manner. With excessive or undeserved pride.

arrogant

English

(arrogance)

Alternative forms

* arrogaunt (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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  • Usage notes

    * Said of people, statements, etc.

    Synonyms

    * conceited * condescending * disdainful * haughty * high-handed * narcissistic * overbearing * presumptuous * supercilious * proud * vain * See also

    Antonyms

    * humble * modest

    Derived terms

    * arrogantly

    Anagrams

    * ----

    haughtily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a haughty manner. With excessive or undeserved pride.
  • He haughtily demanded the best table, even though people looked and wondered who he was.