hochmütig

arrogant

adjective HOHKH-mue-tikh Less Common

Origin: from hoch (high) + Mut (mood, spirit)

Also means

haughty

Usage Note

hochmütig describes someone proud and condescending who looks down on others. It is stronger and more literary than stolz (proud), which can be positive. Compare überheblich and arrogant. The related noun is Hochmut, as in the proverb Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall (pride comes before a fall).

Examples

"Ihr hochmütiger Blick verriet ihre Verachtung."

Natural Translation

Her haughty look betrayed her contempt.

Literal Translation

Her haughty gaze betrayed her contempt.

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