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superciliousness vs haughtiness

haughtiness vs superciliousness

superciliousness and haughtiness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
superciliousness Yes No No No
haughtiness Yes No No No
As nouns, haughtiness is a hypernym of superciliousness; that is, haughtiness is a word with a broader meaning than superciliousness:
  • superciliousness: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
  • haughtiness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Other hypernyms of superciliousness include arrogance, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness.
superciliousness (noun) haughtiness (noun)
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Difference between superciliousness and haughtiness

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