Snobbier: meaning, definitions and examples
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snobbier
[ หsnษb.i.ษr ]
social behavior
The term 'snobbier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'snobby', which describes someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own superiority and looks down on others perceived as inferior. A person who is snobbier tends to be more elitist and may show disdain for those not part of their social class or circles. This behavior can often be seen in social settings where individuals boast about their wealth, education, or connections, creating an atmosphere of exclusivity that can alienate others. It generally carries a negative connotation, as it implies a lack of humility and acceptance of diversity.
Synonyms
elitist, haughty, pretentious.
Examples of usage
- She became snobbier after joining the exclusive club.
- His snobbier attitude made it difficult to make friends.
- They think they are snobbier than everyone else in town.
Translations
Translations of the word "snobbier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais esnobe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เคธเฅเคจเฅเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช snobber
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih snob
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ัะฝะพะฑัััััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej snobistyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใในใใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท plus snob
๐ช๐ธ mรกs snob
๐น๐ท daha snob
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ค๋ ธ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ูุฑุฌุณูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรญc snobskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac snobskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๅฟๅฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj snobovski
๐ฎ๐ธ snobba meira
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟ ัะฝะพะฑ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แกแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha snob
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs snob
Etymology
The word 'snob' originated in the early 19th century, initially used in the British upper class to denote a person who was not of noble birth but tried to imitate the manners and lifestyles of the genteel. The term is thought to have derived from an abbreviation of 'sine nobilitate', a Latin phrase meaning 'without nobility', which was used in academic contexts to categorize individuals lacking noble lineage. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass a broader range of attitudes, particularly relating to social superiority and pretentiousness. The adjective form, 'snobby', emerged later, with 'snobbier' being adopted as its comparative. This evolution reflects societal attitudes regarding class distinctions and the behaviors exhibited by those aspiring to higher social statuses.