as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude a boss so high-and-mighty that no one could reason with him about anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of high-and-mighty That sweet spot between professionalism, entertainment and high-and-mighty disapproval? Phil Hay, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Lots of high-and-mighty people populate Tyrrell’s recollections. John Fund, National Review, 26 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-and-mighty
arrogant
Adjective
  • These early years emphasized goofiness, offensiveness, and mocking arrogant celebrities who pushed their platforms at award shows.
    Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The announcement was made during a backstage segment involving NXT General Manager Ava and the arrogant superstar Lexis King.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“High-and-mighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-and-mighty. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!