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- [snob-ish]
- /ˈsnɒb ɪʃ/
- /ˈsnɒb.ɪʃ/
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- [snob-ish]
- /ˈsnɒb ɪʃ/
Definitions of snobbish word
- adjective snobbish of, relating to, or characteristic of a snob: snobbish ideas about rank. 1
- adjective snobbish having the character of a snob. 1
- adjective snobbish attitude: superior 1
- adjective snobbish If you describe someone as snobbish, you disapprove of them because they are too proud of their social status, intelligence, or taste. 0
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Origin of snobbish
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; snob + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Snobbish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snobbish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snobbish
adj snobbish
- aristocratic — Aristocratic means belonging to or typical of the aristocracy.
- cliquish — If you describe a group of people or their behavior as cliquish, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group.
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
- condescending — If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
- contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.
noun snobbish
- conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.
- haughtiness — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- hauteur — haughty manner or spirit; arrogance.
adjective snobbish
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
- egotistic — Egotistical.
- elitist — A person who believes that a system or society should be ruled or dominated by an elite.
- euphuistic — Of or pertaining to euphuism.
- exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
Antonyms for snobbish
adj snobbish
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
- conversable — easy or pleasant to talk to
adjective snobbish
- accepting — amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
noun snobbish
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
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