Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Arrivistes.
Arrivistes - as a noun
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nouveau-richeparvenuupstartHypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The cocktail party was full of arrivistes trying to ingratiate themselves with the rich and famous."
"The arrivistes at the art gallery had no knowledge of the artists or their works."
"The old aristocratic families looked down upon the arrivistes attempting to enter their exclusive social circle."
"The arrivistes flaunted their newfound wealth by purchasing expensive cars and designer clothes."
"The established businessmen saw the arrivistes as mere opportunists without any real business acumen."
Word Game Points
Is ARRIVISTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arrivistes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ARRIVISTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ARRIVISTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arrivistes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordARRIVISTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ARRIVISTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arrivistes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordARRIVISTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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