Parvenu

Synonyms of parvenu

• upstart
• social climber
• nouveau riche

Antonyms of parvenu

• aristocrat
• blue blood
• old money

Collocations of parvenu

nouveau riche

Frequency: 70 %

The parvenu couple flaunted their wealth like the nouveau riche.

social climbing

Frequency: 60 %

His relentless social climbing was evident in his interactions with high society.

wealth display

Frequency: 50 %

Their constant wealth display was a clear indication of their parvenu status.

aspiring elite

Frequency: 45 %

The parvenu individuals were part of the aspiring elite, trying to gain acceptance.

Idiomatic Expressions for parvenu

• Phrase: Parvenu in high society
  Meaning: Someone who has recently risen to a higher social class but is not fully accepted by those who have been in that class for a longer period of time.
  Usage: The parvenu in high society found it difficult to fit in with the established elite due to their lack of cultural knowledge and social connections.