Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-and-mighty
Adjective
/haɪ ənd ˈmaɪti/
Definition
Having a superior or arrogant attitude; self-important.
Examples
- She always acts so high-and-mighty, as if she’s better than everyone else.
- The high-and-mighty manager rarely listens to his employees’ suggestions.
Meaning
The term ‘high-and-mighty’ refers to someone who behaves in a pompous or arrogant manner, often due to a perceived superiority over others.
Synonyms
- Arrogant
- Pompous
- Conceited
- Haughty
- Self-important
