adjective

aristocratic

a-rihs-tuh-KRA-tihk

adjective

Belonging to, or typical of, the aristocracy — noble, refined, or privileged in bearing.

"He had an aristocratic manner that made him seem distant."

"The house was furnished in an aristocratic, old-money style."

How to Use Aristocratic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to nobility, or having the refined, privileged manner associated with it.

Common pairings

aristocratic family aristocratic bearing aristocratic manner

more aristocratic comparative, most aristocratic superlative

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He had an _____ manner that made him seem distant.

From French aristocratique, from Greek aristokratikos.

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