aristocratic

CEFRC1

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to noble families or having their qualities.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.

Examples

  • His dress somehow gives an aristocratic impression.

  • Lucy, an aristocratic, becomes a victim of Dracula.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy

More examples

In context

  • I admire his aristocratic manners.

  • Aristocratic pride or manners.

  • An aristocratic constitution.

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Origin

adjective

From French aristocratique, from Ancient Greek ἀριστοκρατικός (aristokratikós). By surface analysis, aristo- + -cratic.