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NOUVEAU-RICHE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word nouveau-riche. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word nouveau-riche. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NOUVEAU-RICHE

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parvenu
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

• of or characteristic of a parvenu

upstart
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an arrogant or presumptuous person

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

• a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

arriviste
nounn
noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

parvenue
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

• of or characteristic of a parvenu

Best Hypernyms For NOUVEAU-RICHE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nouveau-riche, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
disagreeable personunpleasant person

Alternatives for PARVENU

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