High and Mighty: Scaling the Peaks of Arrogance and Conceit 🔝
Definition:
High and Mighty: Arrogant, conceited. Originally applied to rulers, later extended to individuals who act haughtily due to real or imagined power.
Synonyms:
- Arrogant
- Conceited
- Haughty
- Overbearing
- Pompous
Antonyms:
- Humble
- Modest
- Unpretentious
- Meek
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Some folks are as high and mighty as a hot air balloon, full of gas and going nowhere special.” – Ima Jokester
- “Ever met someone so high and mighty, they should come with an altitude sickness warning?” – Sarcas Tipp
Intriguing Proverbs:
- “The higher the castle, the closer the lightning.” – Medieval Proverb
- “Pride comes before a fall.” – Ancient Wisdom
Literary References:
- “Some of these bankers are as high and mighty as the oldest families.” – William Makepeace Thackeray, The Newcomes
- “Their high and mighty word, Experience.” – Richard Whitlock, Zootamia
Inspiring Farewell:
Take heed, dear reader, that while scaling the heights of success, to fasten the seatbelt of humility lest the altitude of arrogance cause a turbulent descent.
Related Media 🌟
Books:
- “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen – The classic tale of societal pride and the perils of haughtiness.
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – A cautionary tale of power, excess, and downfall.
Songs:
- “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon – An anthem for the high and mighty.
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – The swagger of someone who thinks they’re high and mighty.
Movies:
- “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Navigating the high and mighty of the fashion world.
- “Gladiator” (2000) – A fall from the high and mighty of ancient Rome.
### Which of these phrases is genuinely related to high and mighty?
- [ ] Low and humble
- [x] Haughty as a king
- [ ] Shy as a mouse
- [ ] Plain and simple
> **Explanation:** "Haughty as a king" conveys the same sense of arrogance and conceit as "high and mighty".
### Identify the correct idiom:
- [x] Get off your high horse
- [ ] Sit on a low pony
- [ ] Climb the humble ladder
- [ ] Lounging in modesty
> **Explanation:** "Get off your high horse" is an idiom associated with the attitude of being "high and mighty".
### True or False: 'High and mighty' has roots in descriptions of rulers.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** Correct! Initially, it was used to describe either spiritual or temporal rulers before expanding to its broader sense.
### What's a synonym for 'high and mighty'?
- [ ] Humble
- [x] Overbearing
- [ ] Modest
- [ ] Unpretentious
> **Explanation:** "Overbearing" is a synonymous term here, as it also describes someone who is conceited or haughty.
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In the grand tapestry of humanity, let’s strive to sprinkle a bit of the magic humility dust while we rise, ensuring we don’t lose sight of the ground from which we came. 🌍
