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haughty
[ haw-tee ]
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adjective
disdainfully proud; scornfully arrogant
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- First recorded in 1520鈥�30.
- Originated from the obsolete word haught, a variant of the late Middle English haute, from the Latin altus, meaning “high”+ –y2.
EXAMPLES OF HAUGHTY聽
- Despite her humble beginnings, she adopted a haughty attitude once she gained wealth and power.
- The manager鈥檚 haughty tone alienated the employees, making them feel undervalued.
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Why Dictionary.com chose druthers
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- First recorded in 1870鈥�75.
- Formed from (I, you, etc.)’d rather, 肠辞苍迟谤补肠迟颈辞苍听辞蹿 “would rather.”
EXAMPLES OF DRUTHERS聽
- If the team had their druthers, they’d rather work from home than come to the office.
- My druthers would be to have dessert before dinner, but I know that’s not practical.
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Why Dictionary.com chose denigrate
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- First recorded in 1520鈥�30.
- From the Latin 诲脓苍颈驳谤腻迟耻蝉,听meaning “to blacken.”
EXAMPLES OF DENIGRATE
- The politician tried to denigrate his opponent by spreading false rumors about his personal life.
- Critics often denigrate modern art, claiming it lacks the skill of traditional techniques.
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