Snobbish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Snobbish is an adjective meaning Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.
Meaning
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.
Example Sentences
St Cyprian's was an expensive and snobbish school which was in process of becoming more snobbish, and, I imagine, more expensive.
Word Forms
- snobish
Synonyms for snobbish
Depending on context, synonyms include snobby, snobbistic, cliquish, private, clannish, clubby.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snobby, clubby, private, cliquish, clannish, uppity.
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