aristocratic

• Qui appartient à l'aristocratie ou qui en a les caractéristiques ; qui évoque une qualité raffinée, élégante ou supérieure.

Relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy; suggesting a refined, elegant, or superior quality.

1. Belonging to the nobilityB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of the highest social class, typically those with hereditary titles.

   Aristocratique (relatif à la noblesse)

   • She comes from an aristocratic family with a long history.
   • The aristocratic estate was passed down through generations.
   • He had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

   Synonymesblue-bloodedgentlenoblepatriciantitledupper-classwellborn

   Antonymescommonlower classplebeianworking-class

2. Refined or elegantB2formal

   Having the refined manners, taste, or style associated with the upper class.

   Distingué, raffiné

   • Her aristocratic demeanor made her stand out at the event.
   • The room was decorated with an aristocratic elegance.
   • He spoke with an aristocratic accent that seemed old-fashioned.

   Synonymescourtlycultureddignifiedelegantgracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymescommonplebeianuncouthunrefinedvulgar