Parvenu Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Parvenu

Meaning 1 : characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

    Synonyms : nouveau-riche,  parvenue,  upstart
Meaning 2 : a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

    Synonyms : arriviste,  nouveau-riche,  upstart
Meaning 3 : of or characteristic of a parvenu

    Synonyms : parvenue


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