aristocratic

adjective

ə-ˌri-stə-ˈkra-tik How to pronounce aristocratic (audio)
Definition of aristocraticnext
1
as in arrogant
being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior the restaurant's cuisine is truly superb, but the maître d's aristocratic demeanor is a bit much

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2
as in noble
of high birth, rank, or station an impoverished dowager who never lets people forget about her aristocratic origins

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Recent Examples of aristocratic The new European aristocratic romance, which has its world premiere at international TV conference Mipcom tonight, ditches the fairy tale for a more realistic take on an ordinary girl who finds her prince. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026 The aristocratic Spencer family has been buoying the yellow pages of The Sun, The Daily Mail, and The Mirror for nearly 50 years. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 Princess Diana, born Lady Diana Spencer, was actually even more aristocratic than the British royal family. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aristocratic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aristocratic
  1. arrogant
  2. noble
  3. snobbish
  4. great
  5. elitist
  6. upper-class
  7. snooty
  8. patrician
Adjective
  • Ever-sensible Elinor, who never asks for much, has already met, and fallen for, Edward Ferrars (George MacKay), Fanny’s brother, as kind and modest as Fanny is arrogant.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hal and Kate, having misread Trowbridge’s shock and dismay at the tragic death of Austin Dennison as a worse-than-usual bit of arrogant posturing, switch to Bad Cop mode.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrogant
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  • All three books analyze how closely the Biden administration worked with a (very willing) mainstream media to portray Israel as a noble victim and to dehumanize Palestinians.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the firm founded in 1985 is known for its anti-mass-market bespoke interiors, furniture, lighting and accessories defined by clean lines, refined proportions, noble materials and a philosophy of luxurious simplicity.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of noble
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  • The stranger’s curse seems intended to inflict pain not only on the snobbish Anna, who cringes at the slob her son has become, but her pushy husband Walter (Adriano Giannini).
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
  • America’s cheap conveniences can (and often do) spark snobbish criticism about junk food and car culture, but visitors are going viral for enthusiastically embracing the American way.
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of snobbish
Adjective
  • L3Harris claims its design can deliver greater range and speed than existing systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of great
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  • Resta said that Swiss watch brands that follow the old playbook — relying on their history, older clientele and elitist marketing — face extinction.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Then the elitist media that claim to be all about transparency and accountability rushed to his defense.
    — Tim Graham, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of elitist
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  • That same day, representatives of East Berlin’s theaters gathered secretly in the side foyer of the Volksbühne, which had opened in 1914 as part of a socialist effort to break the upper-class monopoly on education and the arts.
    — Ian Johnson, The New York Review of Books, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Still, the Borden sisters aspired to a more upper-class lifestyle.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of upper-class
Adjective
  • In the box office sensation Animal House (1978), directed by John Landis, Weller sparkled as the snooty Mandy, who’s dating the arrogant Omega House chapter president Gregory Marmalard (James Daughton).
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Joel’s collection is also home to several Ducatis, something sure to please the snootier connoisseurs out there.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of snooty
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  • Roosevelt’s patrician upbringing, as well as ties to her husband’s career, led to certain frictions between the two, with Murray consistently urging the First Lady to act on behalf of Black Americans and other oppressed peoples.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Raised in the patrician circles of New York, Sister Parish opened her firm, in 1933 after her family’s fortunes declined following the 1929 market crash.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Definition of patrician

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