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.—
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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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Born in San Antonio to a mother who was a maid to his aristocratic father, who refused to claim him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The evening continued in the historic Palazzo Gangi, one of the city's most prestigious aristocratic residences, famous for hosting in 1963 the legendary ball scene in Luchino Visconti's film The Leopard, based on the novel of the same name.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Blending aristocratic grandeur with youthful energy, the imagery aims to celebrate individuality rather than uniformity, the company noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Yet as the season progresses, Lestat reunites with his hot undead mom (an icy Jennifer Ehle), and his origins as an aristocratic misfit in 18th century France come into focus, the new episodes feel increasingly in sync with Interview.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The evening continued in the historic Palazzo Gangi, one of the city's most prestigious aristocratic residences, famous for hosting in 1963 the legendary ball scene in Luchino Visconti's film The Leopard, based on the novel of the same name.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Blending aristocratic grandeur with youthful energy, the imagery aims to celebrate individuality rather than uniformity, the company noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Yet as the season progresses, Lestat reunites with his hot undead mom (an icy Jennifer Ehle), and his origins as an aristocratic misfit in 18th century France come into focus, the new episodes feel increasingly in sync with Interview.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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