All 5 Uses of
haughty
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- "I am entirely responsible for my own coming," she assured him haughtily.†
p. 28.4 *haughtily = condescendingly (in a superior or self-important way)
- The clear white skin, the blue eyes under a dark fringe of lashes, the black hair that curled against her shoulders, and the haughty lift of her perfect small chin — this girl could have been the toast of a regiment!†
p. 32.7haughty = arrogant
- "As a matter of fact," she told him haughtily, "I am a teacher in the dame school."†
p. 110.4haughtily = condescendingly (in a superior or self-important way)
- Every trace of pride and haughtiness was wiped from her face.†
p. 143.1haughtiness = arrogance or condescension (acting superior or self-important)
- They all knew that this haughty man was on his way to meet with their council, and that before night fell he would hold their very lives in his hand.†
p. 159.6haughty = arrogant
Definition:
arrogant or condescending (acting superior or self-important)