High and mighty Meaning in English
expression
ˈhaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmaɪti
HYE-and-MYE-tee
hˈaɪ/ /ˈænd/ /mˈaɪti
HYE-and-MYE-tee
Definition
To act as if you are more important or better than everyone else; arrogant and self-important.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and often used disapprovingly to criticize someone acting superior. Typical use: 'Don't act all high and mighty.' It can sound confrontational. Not usually used in formal writing.
Spanish: altivo - arrogantePortuguese (BR): arrogante - esnobePortuguese (PT): arrogante - pretensiosoChinese (Simplified): 趾高气扬 - 自以为是Chinese (Traditional): 趾高氣揚 - 自以為是Hindi: घमंडी - बहुत अकड़ूArabic: متعجرف - متكبرBengali: উচ্চ এবং অহংকারী - খুব দম্ভপূর্ণRussian: высокомерныйJapanese: 偉そう - 高慢Vietnamese: tự cao tự đại - ra vẻ bề trênKorean: 거만한 - 잘난 척하는Turkish: kendini beğenmiş - kibirliUrdu: مغرور - خود کو برتر سمجھنے والاIndonesian: sombong - merasa paling hebat
Example Sentences
Don't be so high and mighty about your success.
basic
She always acts high and mighty with her classmates.
basic
Nobody likes it when you get high and mighty.
basic
He walked into the room looking all high and mighty, like he owned the place.
natural
Why are you being so high and mighty today? Did something happen?
natural
People get tired of friends who act high and mighty all the time.
natural