ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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