Entry Word: haughty

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude <the haughty waiter smirked when I remarked that it was odd that a French restaurant didnʼt even have French fries on the menu> — see arrogant
2 having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself <the student reporter received a haughty letter in reply to his request for an interview with the governor> — see proud 1