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arriviste vs nouveau-riche

nouveau-riche vs arriviste

arriviste and nouveau-riche both are nouns.

arriviste is not an adjective while nouveau-riche is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arriviste Yes No No No
nouveau-riche Yes Yes No No
As nouns, arriviste and nouveau-riche are synonyms defined as:
  • arriviste and nouveau-riche: a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Other synonyms of arriviste include parvenu, upstart.
arriviste (noun) nouveau-riche (noun)
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
arriviste (adjective) nouveau-riche (adjective)
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Difference between arriviste and nouveau-riche

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