What does altivo in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word altivo in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use altivo in Portuguese.

The word altivo in Portuguese means high, dignified, noble, alto, altivo, esnobe, altivo, desdenhoso, esnobe, altivo, altivo, arrogante, alto, autoritário. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word altivo

high

adjetivo (elevado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

dignified

adjetivo (dotado de dignidade)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

noble

adjetivo (generoso, nobre)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

alto, altivo

adjective (morally, ideals)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
As declarações altivas do político provaram ser vazias.
The politician's lofty statements proved to be empty.

esnobe, altivo

adjective (informal (snobbish, superior)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Mrs. Kitson is difficult to get along with because her attitude is so snooty.

desdenhoso, esnobe, altivo

adjective (informal, figurative (disdainful, snobbish)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Carl was offended by Jane's sniffy remark.

altivo

adjective (strutting) (desfilando)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

arrogante

adjective (arrogant)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Gary always looked down his nose at people with a lofty sneer.

alto

adjective (tall)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The lofty mountains rose up high into the sky in the distance.

autoritário

adjective (expressing one's views)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

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