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 actress plays a genteel yet faintly snooty older woman
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Recent Examples of snooty
And then there's a blonde and pretty girl that seems snooty to me.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
With a few snooty glances and snide rejoinders, Todd and Margo Chester — the Griswalds’ ultra-hip Chicago neighbors — epitomize the sort of detachment that’s too chilly for the holidays, too cold for friendship.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
After a snooty bank manager (Matt Oberg) rejects his application for a small business loan, Vince is disappointed but not surprised.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Sondra Locke co-stars again, this time as a snooty heiress forced to travel with the show — and who eventually learns not only that Billy used to sell shoes in New Jersey, but that the rest of the troupe aren’t exactly products of the Wild West either.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
With a few snooty glances and snide rejoinders, Todd and Margo Chester — the Griswalds’ ultra-hip Chicago neighbors — epitomize the sort of detachment that’s too chilly for the holidays, too cold for friendship.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
After a snooty bank manager (Matt Oberg) rejects his application for a small business loan, Vince is disappointed but not surprised.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Sondra Locke co-stars again, this time as a snooty heiress forced to travel with the show — and who eventually learns not only that Billy used to sell shoes in New Jersey, but that the rest of the troupe aren’t exactly products of the Wild West either.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooty
Adjective
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The original show’s focus was Thomas Ravenel and Shep Rose, two male members of the aristocratic class in South Carolina.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That doesn’t portray a hero, but rather someone so arrogant as to invent his own law and appoint himself its executioner.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Maybe so, but that’s an arrogant thing for such a young killer to say.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Who better to go searching for unidentified flying objects than a snobbish TV host and a reserved extraterrestrial enthusiast?—
Geordon Wollner,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The welcoming spirit was undoubtedly the staff of a mosaic of New Yorkers from all generations, each with impressive luxury CVs who were polar opposites of early-Aughts snobbish retail associates—hello Jeffrey's New York—epitomized in an SNL skit.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Alyssa’s rich father from marrying his mean, snobby girlfriend.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Snooty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snooty. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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