Aristocratic is an adjective used for people, families, or behavior associated with the aristocracythe highest social class with inherited titles and privileges or nobilitypeople with hereditary rank or titles in a society. It can also describe a formal, refinedelegant, polished, and showing good taste or manners look or manner that suggests high social rank.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk/
Easy pronunciation: AIR-ih-stuh-KRAT-ik (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the fourth syllable, KRAT.
Used as an adjective meaning belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or upper-class families.
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Aristocratic Meaning
connected with nobles or upper-class families
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
Example: She came from an aristocratic family with a long history in the city.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- aristocratical — Rare and old-fashioned, but matches the same sense.
- blue-blooded — Used for people or families thought of as noble or upper-class.
- patrician — Can describe someone from a noble or upper-class background.
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Other Meanings of Aristocratic
Meaning 2
elegant or noble-looking
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having the refined appearance, bearing, or manners often associated with the upper classes
Example: Her aristocratic bearing made her stand out in the room.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gentle — Can suggest refined or noble qualities in older usage, but it is less direct and less common.
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Aristocratic Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- blue-blooded
- patrician
refined or noble-looking
- gentle
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse aristocratic with aristocracy, which is the noun for the class or group itself.
- Do not use aristocratic for anything that just sounds fancy unless it clearly suggests nobility or upper-class refinement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does aristocratic mean?
Aristocratic means connected with nobles or the aristocracy, or suggesting the refined style often associated with them.
What is an aristocratic person?
An aristocratic person is someone who belongs to, or is seen as belonging to, the nobility or upper class.
What are some synonyms for aristocratic?
Common synonyms include blue-blooded and patrician. In older or rarer usage, aristocratical may also fit.
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