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purse-proud

/ˈpɜːs.praʊd/

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adjective

/ˈpɜːs.praʊd/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который гордится своим богатством или финансовым положением, часто показным или вызывающим образом.

An obsolete adjective describing someone who is proud of their wealth or financial status, often in a showy or ostentatious manner.

  1. Arrogant due to wealthC2formalbritish

    Proud or arrogant because of one's wealth, especially when lacking other qualities or distinctions.

    ruКичливый из-за богатства

    • He was purse-proud, flaunting his money at every opportunity.
    • Her purse-proud attitude made her unpopular among her peers.
    • The purse-proud businessman looked down on those with less money.

    Synonymsarrogantconceitedhaughtyostentatiouspretentioussnobbishstuck-upsupercilious

    Antonymshumblemodestself-effacingunassuming

Forms
  • more purse-proud comparative form
  • most purse-proud superlative form