Thesaurus
Synonyms of arriviste
one who has recently acquired wealth and social position
- the town's old money immediately shunned these vulgar arrivistes, who may have had the cash but certainly not the class
Synonyms for arriviste
Words Related to arriviste
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About arriviste
Listen to Our Podcast About arriviste
Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP
Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!
From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
'French, Prejudice, and Dance Steps':...
'French, Prejudice, and Dance Steps': 12 French Phrases from Downton Abbey
Noblesse oblige?
Cite this Entry
“Arriviste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arriviste. Accessed 2 Aug. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Difficult Spelling Words Quiz
-
- Which is the correct spelling?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share arriviste
Time Traveler for arriviste
The first known use of arriviste was in 1895
See more words from the same year