Important
Important adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: an important businessman who always expects special treatment wherever he goes
Uppish and important are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uppish" instead an adjective "Important".
Uppish
Uppish adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: the new employee's uppish airs aren't winning him many friends among his colleagues
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