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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aristocratic haughty pretentious condescending patronizing superior disdainful scornful contemptuous aloof distant reserved exclusive elitist refined cultured sophisticated elegant refined polite courteous dignified gracious mannered civilized urbane cosmopolitan highbrow intellectual cultured discerning particular fussy fastidious pernickety finicky snooty snippy snappy imperious domineering overbearing bossy high-handed lordly masterful authoritative commanding dictatorial tyrannical despotic autocratic

    Meaning of Snobbish

    The primary meaning of the word "Snobbish" refers to having or showing an attitude of superiority, often based on social class, wealth, or intellectual pretensions.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing an attitude of superiority, often based on social class, wealth, or intellectual pretensions
    • Giving the impression of being superior to others, often in a way that is considered unpleasant or annoying

    Etymology of Snobbish

    The word "Snobbish" originates from the mid-19th century, derived from the noun "snob", which was initially used to refer to a shoemaker or a person of low social class
    Over time, the term "snob" took on a new meaning, referring to someone who tries to associate with a higher social class, often in a way that is considered pretentious or annoying
    The adjective "Snobbish" was later formed to describe the attitude or behavior of such individuals

    Example Uses

    • The snobbish attitude of the aristocracy made it difficult for newcomers to join their social circle
    • She came across as snobbish and condescending, looking down on those who didn't share her refined tastes
    • The snobbish restaurant owner refused to serve anyone who wasn't dressed in formal attire

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    down-to-earth unpretentious humble modest unassuming simple straightforward frank open friendly approachable affable genial cordial warm welcoming inclusive egalitarian democratic populist informal casual relaxed easygoing laid-back unaffected genuine sincere honest truthful guileless artless naive unspoiled

    Related Nouns

    snob aristocrat elite upper class nobility gentry high society intelligentsia cultured class refined society sophisticated crowd elegant people polite society civilized world urbane community cosmopolitan culture highbrow circle intellectual elite discerning public particular group fussy crowd fastidious community pernickety society finicky class snooty crowd imperious regime domineering authority overbearing power bossy administration

    Related Verbs

    snub condescend patronize disdain scorn look down turn up one's nose turn one's back shun reject exclude ostracize ignore dismiss belittle demean humiliate intimidate bully dominate overbear boss command dictate tyrannize despise despotic autocratic refine cultivate sophisticate elegantize polish civilize urbanize cosmopolitanize

    Related Adjectives

    aristocratic haughty pretentious condescending superior disdainful scornful contemptuous aloof distant reserved exclusive elitist refined cultured sophisticated elegant polite courteous dignified gracious mannered civilized urbane cosmopolitan highbrow intellectual cultured discerning particular fussy fastidious pernickety finicky snooty snippy snappy imperious domineering overbearing bossy high-handed lordly masterful authoritative commanding dictatorial tyrannical despotic autocratic