English Explanatory Dictionary

airs and graces

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Behaviour adopted to demonstrate (originally) one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛəz‿n̩ ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-airs and graces.wav /ˌɛɚz‿n̩ ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/

Word forms

airs and graces

Synonyms

affectations hoity-toity huffiness pretensions

Related words

give oneself airs put on airs stand on ceremony
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