清高 qīnggāo noble Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 自命清高 zìmìngqīnggāo self-righteous to think of oneself as high and pure; smug and holier-than-thou自视清高 zìshìqīnggāo self-important to think highly of oneself and act superior; giving oneself airs or being arrogant and aloof