parvenus
The word “parvenus” has 3 syllables: par-ve-nus
It's pronounced as /ˌpɑr.vəˈnuːz/
What is synonym and antonym for parvenus?
In the thesaurus, “parvenus” has 10 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for parvenus along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for parvenus
Meanings of parvenus
- noun
- A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, rights, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.
Example Sentences
- The party was filled with ambitious parvenus eager to impress the elite.
- Many parvenus struggled to fit into the old-money social circles.
- The novel portrayed the clash between established families and parvenus.
- Some parvenus use flashy displays of wealth to mask their insecurities.
- The city’s wealthy parvenus often invested in art to gain cultural credibility.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to parvenus, such as: adventurers, arrivistes, comers, fat cats, moneybags, nabobs, nouveaux riches.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.