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soi-disant

[swa-dee-zahn] / swa diˈzɑ̃ /
ADJECTIVE
so-called
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alleged formal purported self-styled
WEAK
allegedly commonly named itular nominal ostensible pretended professed self-named wrongly named

Example Sentences

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"Au plaisir de vous revoir, Monsieur Soi-disant," she said in conclusion, and went into her room and closed the door.

From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil

The Duke assured me of that, though if I were to tell the truth, Monsieur Soi-disant, I saw no evidence of it in the young gentleman when I met him last night.

From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil

We'll have just the neighbours, and I'll ask M. Soi-disant, who'll give us the very latest step.

From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil

Delicate considerations, true, but I fear they do not interest Monsieur Soi-disant.

From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil