parvenu (Meaning)
parvenu (n)
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
parvenu (s)
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
of or characteristic of a parvenu
parvenu (n.)
An upstart; a man newly risen into notice.
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parvenu Sentence Examples
- The parvenu flaunted his newfound wealth with a gaudy mansion and a fleet of luxury cars.
- Emily's parents disdained the parvenu who sought to marry her for her family's fortune.
- Despite his humble background, the former actor had become a parvenu after starring in a string of successful films.
- The small town was abuzz with gossip about the parvenu who had purchased the stately old manor.
- The parvenu's uncultured behavior at the charity gala was a source of embarrassment for his hosts.
- The once-respected banker turned into a parvenu, driven by greed and a lust for power.
- The new CEO, a self-made man, was accused of being a parvenu by his envious colleagues.
- The parvenu's pretentious attempts to appear sophisticated were met with ridicule from the elite.
- The wealthy parvenu donated generously to charities, but his ostentatious displays of wealth tainted his reputation.
- The parvenu's humble origins haunted him throughout his life, casting a shadow over his rise to prominence.
FAQs About the word parvenu
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class, characteristic of someone who has rise
adventurer,arriviste, nouveau riche, upstart, comer,snob, moneybags, fat cat,arrivé,nabob
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The parvenu flaunted his newfound wealth with a gaudy mansion and a fleet of luxury cars.
Emily's parents disdained the parvenu who sought to marry her for her family's fortune.
Despite his humble background, the former actor had become a parvenu after starring in a string of successful films.
The small town was abuzz with gossip about the parvenu who had purchased the stately old manor.
