hauteur

noun

hau·​teur hȯ-ˈtər 

(h)ō-

: arrogance, haughtiness

… he distances himself with customary hauteur from the world …

—Martin Amis

Synonyms of hauteur

• arrogance
• superiority

Examples of hauteur in a Sentence

she looked at him with the hauteur of someone who is accustomed to being instantly obeyed

Recent Examples on the Web

His hauteur could be endearing or off-putting. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026

Often, though, the band drops the hauteur to reveal a surprising kind of kookiness. — Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026

Anna, her hauteur hardening like a protective shell, is aghast. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Her tall hauteur was piquant in combination with her soft Derbyshire accent. — Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from haut high — more at haughty

First Known Use

circa 1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hauteur

• amour
• grandeur
• velour
• voyeur
• doer
• poor
• poore
• raconteur