la-de-da
/ləˈdi də/
ADJECTIVE
1. Of or belonging to the upper class
Associated with or originating from the upper social class, especially in a way that suggests wealth, privilege, or social refinement.
1.1. Upper-class background and lifestyle
Used to describe people, lifestyles, places, or social settings associated with the wealthy or socially privileged class.
Synonyms
- upper-class
- aristocratic
- patrician
- posh
- high-society
Antonyms
- working-class
- common
- lowly
Examples
- They grew up in a la-de-da neighborhood filled with elegant mansions.
- The novel portrays a la-de-da family living in the countryside.
- He was unfamiliar with the customs of their la-de-da social circle.
Related Words
ADJECTIVE
2. Affecting superior or upper-class airs
Displaying an affected manner of refinement, sophistication, or superiority, often in a pretentious or snobbish way.
2.1. Pretentious or affected behavior
Used to describe speech, manners, attitudes, or behavior that seem artificially refined, overly sophisticated, or intended to appear socially superior.
Synonyms
- affected
- pretentious
- pompous
- snobbish
- hoity-toity
- highfalutin
- haughty
- ostentatious
Antonyms
- unpretentious
- unassuming
- modest
- humble
- down-to-earth
Examples
- Her la-de-da manner made it difficult for the guests to feel comfortable.
- He adopted a la-de-da accent that sounded completely unnatural.
- The restaurant's la-de-da atmosphere seemed designed to impress wealthy customers.
Related Words
- snobbery
- affectation
- arrogance
- superiority
- conceit
- genteel