: being, characteristic of, or befitting a snob
a snobbish attitude
snobbishly
adverb
snobbishness
noun
Examples of snobbish in a Sentence
he gave us one snobbish glance and then disregarded us
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As a snobbish actress and socialite stranded in a small town with no money O'Hara's Moira was an aloof delight over the series' rolicking six seasons.
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In 1972, Linville picked up a five-year contract playing a snobbish surgeon second-in-command at the 4077th M*A*S*H.
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Not to sound snobbish about it, but the thought of wearing a polyester dress—knowing the environmental impact and the feel of the fabric—is something that just doesn’t sit right with me anymore.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
As a snobbish actress and socialite stranded in a small town with no money O'Hara's Moira was an aloof delight over the series' rolicking six seasons.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 May 2025
In 1972, Linville picked up a five-year contract playing a snobbish surgeon second-in-command at the 4077th M*A*S*H.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 May 2025
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“Snobbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snobbish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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snobbish
adjective
snob·bish
ˈsnäb-ish 
: of, relating to, or being a snob
a snobbish attitude
snobbishly
adverb
snobbishness
noun
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