Snobbishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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snobbishly

 

[ ˈsnɒbɪʃli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a pretentious or superior manner

Behaving in a snobbish or arrogant way, showing a disdain for those considered inferior.

Synonyms

arrogantly, condescendingly, haughtily

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him snobbishly, as if he wasn't worth her time.
  • He spoke snobbishly about the restaurant, criticizing everything from the decor to the service.
Context #2 | Adverb

with an air of superiority

Acting or speaking with an air of superiority, looking down on others perceived as less refined or cultured.

Synonyms

disdainfully, snootily, superiorly

Examples of usage

  • She snobbishly dismissed the suggestion, believing her taste to be far superior.
  • He carried himself snobbishly, refusing to associate with anyone he deemed unworthy.

Translations

Translations of the word "snobbishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira esnobe

🇮🇳 अभिमानपूर्वक

🇩🇪 snobistisch

🇮🇩 dengan sombong

🇺🇦 зверхньо

🇵🇱 snobistycznie

🇯🇵 気取って

🇫🇷 de manière snob

🇪🇸 de manera snob

🇹🇷 züppece

🇰🇷 거만하게

🇸🇦 بتفاخر

🇨🇿 snobsky

🇸🇰 snobsky

🇨🇳 势利地

🇸🇮 snobovsko

🇮🇸 snobalega

🇰🇿 менмендікпен

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად ამაყად

🇦🇿 snobcasına

🇲🇽 de manera snob

Etymology

The adverb 'snobbishly' is derived from the noun 'snob', which originally referred to a shoemaker or a cobbler in the 18th century. Over time, the term evolved to describe someone who looks down on others perceived as inferior in terms of social class, wealth, or taste. The adverb 'snobbishly' embodies the behavior associated with snobbery, displaying a sense of superiority or elitism.