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haughtily

adverb (more haughtily, most haughtily)

«haughtily» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a proud way, looking down on other people as if they were less important. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a proud or rude character speaks or looks at others; in the lessons it shows a character's bad manners or pride

Examples

  • The queen looked at the servant haughtily. tree →
  • "I shall not answer," she said haughtily. tree →
  • He tossed his head haughtily and walked away. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Describes acting with pride before God, which the LORD repays.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that pride is hated by God while humility is loved.

Examples

  • O love the LORD, all ye His godly ones; the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully repayeth him that acteth haughtily. (Writings PSA.31.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/haughtily/