aristocratic
adjective
aris·to·crat·ic
ə-ˌri-stə-ˈkra-tik 
(ˌ)a-ˌri-stə-,
ˌa-rə-stə-
1
: belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring aristocracy
an aristocratic family
aristocratic titles
2
a
: socially exclusive
an aristocratic neighborhood
b
: snobbish
3
: notably superior or excellent
In season she does an aristocratic lobster and asparagus salad with curry oil.—
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the restaurant's cuisine is truly superb, but the maître d's aristocratic demeanor is a bit much
an impoverished dowager who never lets people forget about her aristocratic origins
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Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
But instead of roaming around 18th century Europe fueled by an aristocratic family fortune, today’s Beautiful People (also called the BPs) are traveling the world and soaking up culture courtesy of big luxury brands.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The Mitford sisters, known for their 20th-century aristocratic glamour and political scandal, were not among England’s most gem-laden women.
—David Belcher, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The six sisters were well-off aristocratic children in 1930s Great Britain, and all of them achieved fame and/or infamy.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for aristocratic
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“Aristocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aristocratic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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