beau monde

Thân thiện

The actress mingled with the beau monde at the gallery opening.

Definition

Noun: - The fashionable elite: A social class or group of people who are considered the most stylish, sophisticated, and influential in society, often associated with high society, wealth, and cultural trends.

Usage

The term "beau monde" refers specifically to the exclusive circle of people who set or follow the latest fashions and social customs. It is used to describe the upper echelon of society known for its elegance and social prominence. - The designer's new collection was immediately embraced by the beau monde. - Her parties were always attended by the city's beau monde.

Advanced Usage

• "The beau monde of [place/field]": Used to specify the elite group within a particular location or area of interest.
  • He quickly became a prominent figure in the beau monde of international art.
• As a collective singular noun: While referring to a group, it is often treated as a singular entity.
  • The local beau monde was scandalized by the affair.

Variants and Related Words

• High society: A more common synonym for the fashionable elite.
• The smart set: An informal term for a fashionable social group.
• Jet set: Refers specifically to wealthy people who travel frequently to fashionable places.

Synonyms

• Fashionable society
• The elite
• The upper crust
• The in-crowd (informal)

Related Idioms

• "Move in the right circles": To socialize with influential or fashionable people.
  • As a young diplomat, he learned to move in the right circles.
• "The cream of society": The best and most fashionable part of society.
  • The guest list included the cream of society.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the fashionable elite

Từ đồng nghĩa

• society
• high society
• smart set
• bon ton