Synonyms for

Snob

Verb / snɑ:b / Another word for snob — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who thinks they are better than others because of their social status, education, or taste in things like music or fashion.

Synonyms & similar words

prig snot snoot elitist aristocrat highbrow snoot prig pompous haughty pretentious conceited uppity narcissistic egotistical holier-than-thou superior condescending arrogant smug stuck-up self-important overbearing

Example sentences

  1. The snob turned up her nose at the idea of shopping at a discount store.
  2. He's such a snob, he won't even consider listening to my favorite band.
  3. The snob only drinks expensive wine and wouldn't touch the cheap stuff.
  4. She's a snob about her taste in books and only reads literary classics.
  5. The snob looked down on the other guests because they didn't wear designer clothes.

Quotes

  • "A snob is anybody who takes a small part of you and uses that to come to a complete vision of who you are." - Alain de Botton
  • "The difference between a snob and a wine lover is that a snob doesn't enjoy what he likes." - Joe Bob Briggs
  • "A snobbery is not compatible with true worth." - Mahatma Gandhi

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