fastuous

adjective

Definition of fastuousnext
as in important

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastuous
  1. important
  2. arrogant
  3. high-and-mighty
  4. superior
  5. supercilious
  6. pretentious
  7. uppity
  8. presumptuous
Adjective
  • This was one of those times as Miami hosted the biggest, most important of the seven World Cup soccer matches South Florida was gifted -- the jewel.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • Both are already chairmen of other important committees, though.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
Definition of important
Adjective
  • West Germany, arrogant attitude adjusted, pounded Chile, 4-1.
    — David j. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan.
    — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • That sweet spot between professionalism, entertainment and high-and-mighty disapproval?
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 19 June 2025
  • Lots of high-and-mighty people populate Tyrrell’s recollections.
    — John Fund, National Review, 26 Nov. 2023
Definition of high-and-mighty
Adjective
  • Companies such as Old Dominion command elite market caps by maintaining industry-leading operating ratios, premium pricing power and superior service standards, according to analysts.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • This plan offers the shelf-stable convenience of traditional kibble but elevates it with premium ingredients and superior taste.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of superior
Adjective
  • This Cannes Directors’ Fortnight prizewinner sets out its pitch-black-comic stall early with a prologue in which, after a brief contretemps, local man Raoul Brun (Jean-Louis Coulloc’h) blows his supercilious neighbor’s head off with a shotgun and then disappears.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026
  • After appearing as supercilious EPA company man Walter Peck in Ghostbusters, Atherton completed his trilogy of goofy comedies with Real Genius (1985) and Bio-Dome (1996).
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Definition of supercilious
Adjective
  • The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The 101 recipes are chef-smart without being pretentious or complicated.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of pretentious
Adjective
  • Jim Parsons, too, understands the assignment as Rose's gold-digging mother, as do our adorably charming Jack Dawson (Rousouli) and hilariously uppity Cal (John Riddle).
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Steve Fields serves lobster tails and filet mignon, but its proprietor likes to think of the restaurant as D-FW’s affordable steakhouse — a place that isn’t too uppity.
    — Dallas News, Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
Definition of uppity
Adjective
  • Beginning with its preliminary statement, the suit makes presumptuous assertions about what every Florida parent prioritizes for their children, and the audacity is striking.
    — Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The inscription felt aggressive, maybe even a touch presumptuous, but one of the most unexpected runaways in recent major championship memory was clearly drawing near.
    — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Definition of presumptuous
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“Fastuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastuous. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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