Antonyms for haughtiness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : haw-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɔ ti

Definition of haughtiness

Origin : 1550s, from haughty + -ness. Earlier was haughtness (late 15c.).

noun air of supremacy

Example sentences :

The haughtiness of others can never make us angry, if we ourselves are humble.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"He took me in," she began, almost apologetically to Rosa, who surveyed her with some haughtiness.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

"I do not understand you," said Mr. Morris, with some haughtiness.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

I will not fear the strength of thy shoulders, and the haughtiness of thy crest.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

"Certainly," said Geoff, but not without a slight touch of haughtiness.
Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth

There is a tinge of haughtiness in her manner as she interrupts him.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

Then he suddenly stiffened, and put on an expression of haughtiness.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

"I do not choose to have it so," replied Mercedes, with all the haughtiness of her father.
Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

I was afraid of her haughtiness humiliating me, and perhaps I was wrong.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

She did not speak, but I saw the flaming of her eyes—the haughtiness of her gesture.
Extract from : « Olive » by Dinah Maria Craik, (AKA Dinah Maria Mulock)

Synonyms for haughtiness

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