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altivez

[ahl-tee-VEZ]
nounfemininepl: altivezes
haughtiness, arrogance, hauteur
1. The quality of being haughty, proud, or arrogant; a display of superiority or disdain
His altivez made him unpopular among his colleagues.
A altivez dele o tornou impopular entre seus colegas.
2. A lofty or elevated bearing; dignified pride that borders on arrogance
She spoke with altivez about her accomplishments.
Ela falava com altivez sobre suas conquistas.
Synonyms
altaneriaarrogânciasoberbadesdémorgulho excessivoprepotência
Antonyms
humildademodéstiasimplicidademansidão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
altivez
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
altivez
Common in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
altivez
Standard in European Portuguese; formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar com altivez
comportar-se com altivez
sua altivez o prejudicou
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