# haughty, lofty

## Definition:

The term “haughty” means to be prideful or arrogant. Someone who is “haughty” thinks too highly of himself.

* Often this term describes a proud person who persists in sinning against God.
* Usually a person who is haughty boasts about himself.
* A haughty person is foolish, not wise.
* This term could also be translated as “proud” or “arrogant” or “self-centered.”
* The figurative expression “haughty eyes” could also be translated as “proud way of looking” or “looking at others as less important” or “proud person who looks down on others.”

(See also: [boast](../kt/boast.md), [proud](../other/proud.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Timothy 03:1-4](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/03/01)
* [Isaiah 02:17](rc://en/tn/help/isa/02/17)
* [Proverbs 16:18](rc://en/tn/help/pro/16/18)
* [Proverbs 21:24](rc://en/tn/help/pro/21/24)
* [Psalm 131:1](rc://en/tn/help/psa/131/1)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1361, H1363, H1364, H3093, H7312
