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uppishly

/ˈʌp.ɪʃ.li/

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adverb

/ˈʌp.ɪʃ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'высокомерно, самоуверенно или снобистски'. Происходит от прилагательного 'uppish', которое является неформальным и слегка устаревшим.

An adverb meaning 'in an uppish manner,' typically describing behavior that is arrogant, self-important, or snobbish. It is derived from the adjective 'uppish,' which is informal and slightly dated.

  1. In a snobbish mannerC1informalbritish

    Behaving in a way that suggests one is superior to others, often with an air of arrogance or pretension.

    ruВысокомерно

    • She looked at the old furniture uppishly, turning up her nose.
    • He spoke uppishly about his expensive education.
    • They were treated uppishly by the hotel staff because of their casual clothes.

    Synonymsarrogantlycondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilypatronizinglypretentiouslysnobbishlysuperciliously

    Antonymshumblymodestlyunassumingly

Forms
  • more uppishly comparative form
  • most uppishly superlative form
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