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1. parvenu
adjective. characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
Synonyms
- pretentious
- upstart
- nouveau-riche
Antonyms
- terminal
- tasteful
- unostentatious
- nonmodern
Etymology
- parvenu (French)
- parvenir (Latin)
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2. parvenu
adjective. of or characteristic of a parvenu.
Synonyms
- new
Antonyms
- insubordinate
- senior
Etymology
- parvenu (French)
- parvenir (Latin)
3. parvenu
noun. a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
Synonyms
- climber
- social climber
- upstart
- unpleasant person
- disagreeable person
- arriviste
- nouveau-riche
Antonyms
- noncurrent
- unoriginal
- experienced
- precedented
Etymology
- parvenu (French)
- parvenir (Latin)