High-and-mighty (Adjective)
Meaning
Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The CEO's high-and-mighty attitude made it difficult for employees to approach her with concerns or questions.
- He was known for his high-and-mighty behavior on the soccer field, often yelling at teammates and disputing the referees' calls.
- Her high-and-mighty demeanor immediately put everyone else in the room on edge, making it an uncomfortable meeting.
- The politician's high-and-mighty speech came across as condescending and out of touch with the everyday struggles of the working class.
- The manager's high-and-mighty way of giving orders and never listening to feedback led to a high turnover rate in the department.