aristocratic
adjective
aris·to·crat·ic
ə-ˌri-stə-ˈkra-tik 
(ˌ)a-ˌri-stə-,
ˌa-rə-stə-
1
: belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring aristocracy
an aristocratic family
aristocratic titles
2
a
: socially exclusive
an aristocratic neighborhood
b
: snobbish
3
: notably superior or excellent
In season she does an aristocratic lobster and asparagus salad with curry oil.—
R. W. Apple, Jr.
R. W. Apple, Jr.Examples of aristocratic in a Sentence
the restaurant's cuisine is truly superb, but the maître d's aristocratic demeanor is a bit much
an impoverished dowager who never lets people forget about her aristocratic origins
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As Mary’s family attempts to rally around the Downton heiress, Robert (Hugh Bonneville) and Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) are navigating their way through more financial strife, with those downstairs also left to ponder what the future holds for aristocratic homes like theirs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Beyond that, people found the Mitfords’ very, very aristocratic accent extremely annoying.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Based on a true story, the plot follows the aristocratic Von Trapp family as former convent novice Maria (played by Julie Andrews), shows up to be governess and changes their lives.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
When Coverley and the girls returned to England, in 1969, Lucian arranged for Bella to spend time with some aristocratic hippies who travelled around southern England in caravans.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Beyond that, people found the Mitfords’ very, very aristocratic accent extremely annoying.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Based on a true story, the plot follows the aristocratic Von Trapp family as former convent novice Maria (played by Julie Andrews), shows up to be governess and changes their lives.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
When Coverley and the girls returned to England, in 1969, Lucian arranged for Bella to spend time with some aristocratic hippies who travelled around southern England in caravans.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aristocratic
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“Aristocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aristocratic. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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