Nouveau Riche

Pronunciation: /nuːˌvoʊ ˈriʃ/

Definitions of nouveau riche

noun a person who has recently become rich, especially one who flaunts their wealth in a flashy or extravagant way

Example Sentences

A1 The nouveau riche family moved into the fancy neighborhood.

A2 The nouveau riche couple flaunted their wealth with expensive cars and designer clothes.

B1 The nouveau riche businessman made a name for himself in the industry.

B2 The nouveau riche socialite hosted lavish parties at their mansion.

C1 The nouveau riche elite were often criticized for their ostentatious displays of wealth.

C2 The nouveau riche class was a topic of discussion among the upper echelons of society.

Examples of nouveau riche in a Sentence

formal The nouveau riche family built a lavish mansion in the upscale neighborhood.

informal The nouveau riche couple threw a fancy party to show off their wealth.

slang The nouveau riche dude is always flaunting his money on social media.

figurative The sudden success of the startup turned the founders into nouveau riche overnight.

Grammatical Forms of nouveau riche

• plural: nouveaux riches
• comparative: more nouveau riche
• superlative: most nouveau riche
• present tense: are nouveau riche
• future tense: will be nouveau riche
• perfect tense: have been nouveau riche
• continuous tense: are being nouveau riche
• singular: nouveau riche
• positive degree: nouveau riche
• infinitive: to be nouveau riche
• gerund: being nouveau riche
• participle: nouveau riche

Origin and Evolution of nouveau riche

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'nouveau riche' originated in France and translates to 'new rich' in English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a derogatory manner to describe individuals who had recently acquired wealth and were perceived as lacking in refinement or sophistication. Over time, the term has evolved to be used more neutrally to simply refer to those who are newly wealthy.