Meaning & use
aristocratic
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Relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy, a hereditary ruling or upper class; having refined or noble manners.
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She carried herself with an aristocratic poise that impressed everyone in the room.
The family traced its aristocratic lineage back several centuries.
A note on using this word
Can describe either literal noble birth or, more loosely, a refined and elegant manner regardless of one's actual social background.
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