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Translations for „haughty“ in the English » Chinese Dictionary (Go to Chinese » English)

haughty [ˈhɔːtı] ADJ

haughty
haughty
▶ haughtily ADV
▶ haughtiness N

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English
She was something of a snob, and made many enemies due to her haughty manner towards those she regarded as social inferiors.
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He himself was proud and haughty in his bearing.
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To the haughty tune of hammer and trowel.
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It is related that sometimes the haughty the shores are carried away for the space of one hour, but truly afterwards restored.
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His haughty bearing and ever-present alliterative repartee were staples of the character.
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In all ages it distinguished itself alike by a spirit of haughty defiance, by disdain for the laws, and iron hardness of heart.
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Having a haughty attitude, she acted like she was superior to the other members.
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She would slowly descend a long staircase that led into the middle of the crowd, fixing a haughty gaze on individuals in her audience.
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He looks down on all that are haughty; he is king over all that are proud.
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They are extremely haughty, anger easily, and like to toy with prey before finishing it off.
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