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parvenu

/pɑːr.vəˈnuː/
Main Example

His parvenu attitude made him unpopular among his peers.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to someone who has recently become wealthy or socially prominent but lacks the traditional qualities associated with that status.

Other Example

The parvenu couple flaunted their wealth at every party.

She felt out of place among the parvenu guests at the gala.

His parvenu lifestyle was evident in his flashy car.

Synonyms

parvenu class

parvenu mentality

parvenu behavior

Synonyms

nouveau riche

upstart

new money

parvenu

/pɑːr.vəˈnuː/
Main Example

The parvenu tried to impress everyone at the party.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who has recently gained wealth or social status but is not accepted by those who are more established.

Other Example

The parvenu flaunted his new car to gain attention.

At the gala, the parvenu struggled to fit in with the elite crowd.

Everyone could tell the parvenu was trying too hard to be accepted.

Synonyms

social parvenu

wealthy parvenu

new parvenu

Synonyms

upstart

nouveau riche

interloper

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