haughty

hochmütig; arrogant

Word details

German meaning
Arrogant und eingebildet; sich über andere erhaben fühlend.
English meaning
Haughty
Synonym
arrogant, eingebildet
German example
Sein dünkelhaftes Auftreten stieß viele ab.
English example
His haughty demeanor turned many people off.
Comparative
dünkelhafterSuperlative: am dünkelhaftesten

Example sentences with “haughty”

  1. She gave him a haughty look. (Sie warf ihm einen hochmütigen Blick zu.)

Frequently asked questions

Which adjective is better: 'hochmütig' or 'arrogant'?

Both are excellent; 'hochmütig' has a slightly more formal, old-fashioned tone.