aristocratic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
David embraced aristocratic country life and distrusted outsiders; Sydney enjoyed London, music and company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Severus’ family was wealthy and aristocratic: They could afford to educate him expensively and expected him to pursue a career in public life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
It's believed that he was not only aristocratic but that he had royal lineage.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
As an undergraduate at Cambridge, the young Martin befriended the aristocratic Ben Fitzmaurice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
During a break in the morning session I caught sight of Wyman’s bony, aristocratic face in search of Andre Lwoff.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.