High Society Terminology

noun a young woman making her debut into society, typically at a formal event or ball

• The debutante made her grand entrance at the ball, wearing an elegant gown.
• Did you see the debutante's stunning dress at the party last night?
• That debutante is always dressed to the nines, she's so fancy!
• As a debutante in the world of finance, she made a splash with her innovative ideas.

noun the quality or state of being exclusive; the practice of excluding or not admitting others

• The exclusiveness of the country club is evident in its strict membership criteria.
• The exclusiveness of the VIP section at the concert is pretty cool.
• I love the exclusiveness of this boutique - it's so bougie.
• The exclusiveness of her inner circle made her feel special and valued.

noun a social elite or fashionable society

• The haut monde of society gathered at the exclusive charity gala.
• The haut monde were all dressed to the nines at the party last night.
• I can't believe we got into the haut monde club without a reservation!
• In the world of politics, only those in the haut monde have access to certain information.

adjective hoity-toity is used as an adjective to describe someone who is pompous or pretentious

adverb hoity-toity can also be used as an adverb to describe actions or behaviors that are pretentious or affected

• The hoity-toity guests at the gala turned up their noses at the simple appetizers.
• She always acts so hoity-toity, like she's better than everyone else.
• I can't stand those hoity-toity snobs who think they're too good for everyone.
• His hoity-toity attitude was like a barrier that kept others from getting to know the real him.