aristocratic
adjective
aris·to·crat·ic
ə-ˌri-stə-ˈkra-tik 
(ˌ)a-ˌri-stə-,
ˌa-rə-stə-
1
: belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring aristocracy
an aristocratic family
aristocratic titles
2
a
: socially exclusive
an aristocratic neighborhood
b
: snobbish
3
: notably superior or excellent
In season she does an aristocratic lobster and asparagus salad with curry oil.—
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the restaurant's cuisine is truly superb, but the maître d's aristocratic demeanor is a bit much
an impoverished dowager who never lets people forget about her aristocratic origins
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Both Giulio, who comes from a Sicilian aristocratic family, and Ketty, who is more lower class, use lots of drugs — pot in particular.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 July 2025
Luxury travelers can check into the aristocratic haven of Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli as soon as April 1, with superior rooms starting at 1,320 euros.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Visit Palazzo Piccolomini for glimpses into 15th-century aristocratic life and breathtaking views with a stunning garden that overlooks the region.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 22 July 2025
Marten, 38, grew up in a wealthy, aristocratic family with ties to the royal family.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 July 2025
Luxury travelers can check into the aristocratic haven of Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli as soon as April 1, with superior rooms starting at 1,320 euros.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Visit Palazzo Piccolomini for glimpses into 15th-century aristocratic life and breathtaking views with a stunning garden that overlooks the region.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 22 July 2025
Marten, 38, grew up in a wealthy, aristocratic family with ties to the royal family.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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“Aristocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aristocratic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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