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- [snob-ish]
- /ˈsnɒb ɪʃ/
- /ˈsnɒb.ɪʃ/
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- [snob-ish]
- /ˈsnɒb ɪʃ/
Definitions of snobbishly word
- adjective snobbishly of, relating to, or characteristic of a snob: snobbish ideas about rank. 1
- adjective snobbishly having the character of a snob. 1
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Origin of snobbishly
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; snob + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Snobbishly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snobbishly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
snobbishly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snobbishly
adv snobbishly
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- bombastically — (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.
- conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- gaudily — brilliantly or excessively showy: gaudy plumage.
adverb snobbishly
- condescendingly — In a condescending manner.
- flamboyantly — In a flamboyant manner.
- genteelly — belonging or suited to polite society.
- overbearingly — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
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