snobbish

Meanings

• having or showing an unjustified sense of superiority and preoccupation with the propriety of manners and the traditional rules of social behavior.

  - "His snobbish behavior was a turn off for many."
  - "Despite her modest background, she was criticized for her snobbish manners."
  - "The snobbish elite looked down upon the working class, considering them inferior."

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Synonyms

cliquish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snobbish
noble , table , able , nobody , body , bodily , bodily , boldly

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. noble
   

2. noble
   

3. able
   

4. enable
   

5. able
   

6. table
   

7. table
   

8. bodily
   

9. bodily
   

10. bodily
    

11. bodily
    

12. bodily
    

13. bodily
    

14. bodily
    

15. boldly
    

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Variants

List of all variants of snobbish that leads to same result
snobbish , snobbishly , snobbishness , snobbishnesses

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Forms

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snobbish (adjective), snobbish (noun), snobbishly (adverb)

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Etymology

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Originally, the term 'snobbish' was used to describe people who exhibited an excessive interest in and adherence to the social graces and etiquette, often at the expense of common sense, practicality, and sincerity.

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Related Concepts

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1. aristocracy: A social class or political power structure characterized by hereditary privilege, social and political influence, and exclusive access to wealth, power, and prestige.

2. social graces: A set of politely and socially acceptable behaviors, manners, and etiquette that are expected to be observed and followed in social and public settings.

3. social climbing: A social or economic strategy or behavior characterized by an individual or group's attempts to advance their social or economic status by associating with or emulating those who are perceived to be more socially or economically advantaged.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'snobbish' has often been used to describe characters who exhibit an excessive interest in and adherence to the social graces and etiquette, often at the expense of common sense, practicality, and sincerity. In music, the term 'snobbish' has been used to describe fans or music critics who exhibit an excessive interest in and adherence to the latest musical trends, often at the expense of appreciating timeless musical classics.

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