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Definition of Snobbish
1. Adjective. Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior.
Similar to: Private
Derivative terms: Clannishness, Cliquishness, Club, Snobbishness, Snob
Definition of Snobbish
1. a. Of or pertaining to a snob; characteristic of, or befitting, a snob; vulgarly pretentious.
Definition of Snobbish
1. Adjective. Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Snobbish
1. characteristic of a snob [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Snobbish
Literary usage of Snobbish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cynic's Rules of Conduct by Chester Field (1905)
"IN the best society it is considered snobbish to wear a disguise when entertaining
country cousins. Simply take them to places where you will not encounter ..."
2. Dictionary of Scientific Illustrations and Symbols: Moral Truths Mirrored in (1894)
"Vulgar people speak of " aristocratic " grace, of the " nobility " of peers,
the " majesty " of royalty, and so on and so on in dismal, snobbish monotony. ..."
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