Synonyms of elitist

elitist 1 of 2

adjective

as in aristocratic

being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior

the complacent, elitist attitude of the members at that suburban country club

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aristocratic
• arrogant
• snobbish
• snooty
• snobby
• snotty
• ritzy
• toffee-nosed
• potty
• aloof
• uppity
• pretentious
• high-hat
• supercilious
• persnickety
• smug
• high-and-mighty
• haughty
• pompous
• bumptious
• hoity-toity
• superior
• high-handed
• presumptuous
• lordly
• huffy
• egotistic
• bigheaded
• egoistic
• overweening
• self-important
• imperious
• stuck-up
• highfalutin
• huffish
• peremptory
• toplofty
• self-satisfied
• prideful
• self-conceited
• swelled-headed
• swellheaded
• biggety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• democratic
• egalitarian
• humble
• modest
• unpretentious
• egoless
• anti-elitist

elitist

2 of 2

noun

as in snob

Related Words

• snob
• social climber
• name-dropper
• snot
• snoot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elitist

Adjective

Contrary to their largely fiscal conservative rhetoric and critiques of universities as overly woke and elitist, Republicans generally sponsor earmarks with gusto across the board, including for colleges and universities. — Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026

But no, the competition is more elitist than ever. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Noun

In a Fox News interview, Carr portrayed Kimmel as an elitist and his own interests as those of the community. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025

And anyone who thinks of modern Democrats, from Texas or anywhere else, as a collection of elitists or urban snobs would likely not be referring to the 35-year-old Scudder. — John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025