parvenus

[US]/pɑːˈvəːnjuːz/
[UK]/pɑrˈvəːnuːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.people who have recently acquired wealth and status; social climbers who display arrogance and self-importance

Phrases & Collocations

social parvenus

wealthy parvenus

new parvenus

arrogant parvenus

parvenus elite

famous parvenus

parvenus lifestyle

parvenus culture

parvenus status

parvenus mentality

Example Sentences

the parvenus often try to impress others with their wealth.

many parvenus lack the sophistication of old money.

parvenus tend to flaunt their possessions.

she felt disdain for the parvenus at the gala.

parvenus often struggle to fit into high society.

his parvenu status made him a target for criticism.

parvenus frequently overcompensate for their insecurities.

the art world often dismisses parvenus as amateurs.

parvenus may struggle with authenticity in their relationships.

he was labeled a parvenu after his sudden wealth.

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