as in aristocratic
being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior
the snobby waiter gave me a withering look when I ordered the cheapest wine on the list
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Recent Examples of snobby
John Erwin, the voice behind such iconic animated and animal TV characters as He-Man, Morris The Cat, the snobby Reggie of the Archie cartoons and many other Saturday morning favorites of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, died last month of natural causes at his home in Camarillo, California.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Dakota Fanning’s character, the snobby Abby Winbury, knows the importance of a robe.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
When his final season is ridiculed by the snobby Theater Critics Guild, Lionheart throws himself into the Thames.
—Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
The directors branch is notoriously snobby, which will be a tough row to hoe for Wicked’s Jon M. Chu, who got his start directing films in the Step Up and G.I. Joe franchises.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Dakota Fanning’s character, the snobby Abby Winbury, knows the importance of a robe.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
When his final season is ridiculed by the snobby Theater Critics Guild, Lionheart throws himself into the Thames.
—Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
The directors branch is notoriously snobby, which will be a tough row to hoe for Wicked’s Jon M. Chu, who got his start directing films in the Step Up and G.I. Joe franchises.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snobby
Adjective
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Period dramas like Bridgerton, The Gilded Age, and Downton Abbey have fueled a global obsession with aristocratic living—but the real stars of these shows may be the homes themselves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The Odeon was built in the 2nd Century for musical events and meetings of the aristocratic council.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The protests proved conclusively that Americans will not tolerate the deployment of the U.S. military in American cities, the constant line-stepping over constitutional boundaries, the arrests of political dissenters, or the arrogant defense of police-state tactics.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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In Aesop’s fable, the turtle (traditionally called a tortoise, which is a type of turtle) is a winner, a perpetual underdog who defeats the arrogant hare.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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So many of the characters are intelligent, cruel, snobbish, yet undeniably hilarious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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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
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He’s haunted by the two men who died on the mission, and when a snooty little reporter starts challenging his version of events, Bud gets big mad.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2024
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Our top spots strike a balance — swanky but not snooty.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Snobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snobby. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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