Word of the Day - October 08, 2024


PARVENU

  • a person who has recently or suddenly acquired wealth, but has not yet developed the conventionally appropriate manners.
  • one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it.
  • one who has suddenly risen above his class [n PARVENUS]
  • person who has new wealth but not social acceptance