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
Two from the Midlands who can’t get into the snobby London music scene and two in the London scene that are session musicians and on massive records.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Though not as wealthy as his snobby alter ego, the Gen Z-er is doing more than OK.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Alyssa’s rich father from marrying his mean, snobby girlfriend.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Though not as wealthy as his snobby alter ego, the Gen Z-er is doing more than OK.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Alyssa’s rich father from marrying his mean, snobby girlfriend.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snobby
Adjective
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The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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The $80,000 price tag includes two people and almost all expenses, including five-star accommodations and a range of one-of-a-kind activities that immerse travelers in Italian culture, history, and aristocratic lifestyle, all in the lap of luxury.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Depicting Americans as arrogant, loud, boorish and demeaning of other cultures, the term has stuck and is still mentioned 60-plus years later.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most radical overhaul of the tax code in our state’s history would require voter approval in November 2026, and that starts by portraying local governments as cartoonishly arrogant, bloated and unaccountable.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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One half of the room loves the big and bold Bose signature sound, while the other half likes to be sniffy and snobbish about the brand that’s been dominating sectors of the consumer audio market since 1964.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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So many of the characters are intelligent, cruel, snobbish, yet undeniably hilarious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Bartlett played a snooty author named Barbara Thorndyke who befriends Dorothy Zbornak (Bea Arthur).—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What a snooty place until it’s recognized that the percentage of Americans possessing the courage to walk into all manner of high-end restaurants in Manhattan, Beverly Hills and Malibu would similarly be of the .0001 percent small.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Snobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snobby. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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