haughtily
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Time's Stephanie Zacharek was less keen on her performance, however, saying Jolie "plays her subject as haughtily cool and deeply insecure, but captures none of her imperious charisma".
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
“Somewhat haughtily, she said to me, ‘Young man, how dare you tell me how to run my newspaper!’” he wrote in an unpublished memoir.
From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
“I’m gonna fight my battle, and I’m gonna deliver,” he said haughtily, wearing his signature blue blazer and shades.
From Slate ● May 16, 2023
"The Great British Baking Show" judges penalize contestants for undercooked pastry and stodgy custards, just as prior judge Mary Berry haughtily pooh-poohed the odd soggy bottom on a cake.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2022
“Dollars or cents, it’s still not yours to spend,” the bird replied haughtily.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
