haughtily

adverb

haugh·​ti·​ly ˈhȯ|t|ᵊlē How to pronounce haughtily (audio)
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Synonyms of haughtilynext
: in a haughty manner

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“Haughtily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haughtily. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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