High And Mighty

Pronunciation: /haɪ ənd ˈmaɪti/

Definitions of high and mighty

adjective refers to someone who behaves arrogantly or condescendingly, acting as if they are superior to others

Example Sentences

A1 She always acts high and mighty around her friends.

A2 The new manager came in acting high and mighty, but soon realized he needed help.

B1 Don't be so high and mighty just because you have a higher position.

B2 The CEO's high and mighty attitude often alienates employees.

C1 His high and mighty behavior may be a result of his insecurities.

C2 The politician's high and mighty demeanor turned off many voters.

Examples of high and mighty in a Sentence

formal The high and mighty leaders of the country gathered for an important summit.

informal Don't act so high and mighty just because you got a promotion.

slang She always acts all high and mighty around us.

figurative The CEO's high and mighty attitude alienated many employees.

Grammatical Forms of high and mighty

• past tense: high and mightied
• plural: high and mighties
• comparative: higher and mightier
• superlative: highest and mightiest
• present tense: high and mighty
• future tense: will be high and mighty
• perfect tense: have been high and mighty
• continuous tense: is being high and mighty
• singular: high and mighty
• positive degree: high and mighty
• infinitive: to be high and mighty
• gerund: being high and mighty
• participle: high and mightying

Origin and Evolution of high and mighty

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'high and mighty' originated in English as a way to describe someone who is arrogant or pompous, often used in a mocking or derogatory manner.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'high and mighty' has retained its original meaning of arrogance or self-importance, but it is also used more broadly to describe anyone who behaves in a haughty or superior manner.