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in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others
- She haughtily dismissed the suggestion, believing her own ideas were far superior.
- The waiter served the guests haughtily, making them feel unwelcome and undervalued.
- He spoke haughtily to his coworkers, as if he were the only one capable of understanding the project.
- She haughtily ignored the greetings of her neighbors, considering them beneath her social status.
- The aristocrat looked down haughtily at the commoners, convinced of his own importance.