Meaning Of The Word High and mighty

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High and mighty Meaning

High and mighty Definition
High and mighty Definition

What's The Definition Of High and mighty?

high and mighty
adjective: If you describe someone as high and mighty, you disapprove of them because they consider themselves to be very important and are confident that they are always right.

high and mighty in American English
arrogant; haughty
adverb: in a self-important, grandiose, or arrogant manner
noun: persons who are members of or identify with the higher social strata of society, esp. those who are powerful or arrogant

high and mighty in British English
arrogant
adjective: If you describe someone as high and mighty, you disapprove of them because they consider themselves to be very important and are confident that they are always right.
noun

high-and-mighty in American English
adjective: haughty; arrogant

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