Parvenu


The meaning of the word Parvenu is: an individual who moves from a lower economic and social class to a higher one while remaining an outsider


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To the town's oldest and wealthiest families, the lottery winner was a parvenu who would never be welcome in their social circle.

published by Kareem on 2021-03-03 06:16:05


Mark realized his sudden wealth would not change the fact society’s elite saw him as a parvenu or social climber.

published by Indira on 2021-05-07 07:50:58


Even though Tom married into a rich family, he was still considered a parvenu by his bride’s snobby family.

published by Demetrice on 2021-03-07 21:37:28


When the parvenu won the lottery, he joined a country club in an attempt to fit in with the other well-off citizens.

published by Arletha on 2021-08-16 07:07:37


Although Gail received a large inheritance from a distant cousin, she was still treated like an unwanted parvenu by the upper crust of society.

published by Cira on 2021-12-04 16:16:55


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