snobbishly

Thân thiện

They snobbishly turned their noses up at the simple picnic.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that demonstrates the characteristics of a snob; behaving with an exaggerated sense of superiority, especially regarding social class, taste, or intellect.

Usage

The adverb "snobbishly" is used to describe how an action is performed, specifically in a way that shows one believes they are superior to others. It modifies verbs to indicate a condescending or elitist attitude.

Examples

• They snobbishly excluded their less wealthy friends from the party.
• She snobbishly dismissed the popular novel as trivial entertainment.
• He looked snobbishly at the casual attire of the other guests.

Advanced Usage

• "to act/behave snobbishly": This is a common collocation to describe someone's overall demeanor.
  • Despite his humble origins, he began to act snobbishly after his promotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Snob (noun): A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those they consider inferior.
• Snobbish (adjective): Characteristic of a snob.
  • He has a snobbish attitude toward mass-market products.
• Snobbery (noun): The character or quality of being snobbish.
  • The club was known for its air of snobbery.

Synonyms

• Haughtily: In a proud and scornful manner.
• Condescendingly: In a manner that shows a feeling of superiority.
• Superciliously: In a manner that is arrogantly superior.
• Elitistly: In a way that favors a select, superior group. (Note: This is a less common formation.)

Antonyms

• Humbly: In a modest or lowly manner.
• Unpretentiously: In a simple and honest way, without any attempt to appear superior.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a snobbish manner
   • they snobbishly excluded their less wealthy friends from the party

Từ đồng nghĩa

• snootily
• uppishly