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Definitions

snobbish

[snob-ish] / ˈsnɒb ɪʃ /
ADJECTIVE
stuck-up, conceited
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aloof condescending haughty patronizing pompous snooty
WEAK
arrogant egotistic high-and-mighty high-flown high-hat ostentatious overbearing persnickety pretentious putting on airs remote sniffy snippy snotty supercilious superior swanky tony uppish uppity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendly humble
WEAK
accepting benevolent generous sociable welcoming

Example Sentences

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Kennedy admits she has to stop herself from being snobbish about the definition.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

The snobbish sommelier is a relic from the past—a figure from a less-enlightened time in wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

They had feared he might be some snobbish yachtie or posing Instagrammer, who would make sure they knew who was boss.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

Its only real anachronisms, to today’s eyes, are Maria’s snobbish swipe at TV writers and the $1,500/month rent on her house in Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

She wanted to know everything about me and wasn't snobbish or anything.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.