aristocratically
- adverb
- /ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪkli/
- Formal
:
aristocráticamente
- The Good European of Krell and Bates's rifle, though seemingly forgotten, also served as Nietzsche's term for his aristocratically radical friend, whose perorational full name was indeed Georg Morris Cohen Brandes.
Examples
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She walked aristocratically, with an elegance that turned heads at the gala.
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Her dark hair was shining and perfectly combed, fashionable and tasteful; her dresses were both innocent and expensive, and her grey eyes were stern over an aristocratically thin nose.
Fiction book (1991) -
His manner of speaking was aristocratically refined, displaying a grace that matched his heritage.
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At the ceremony, she sat aristocratically, exuding a sense of dignity and exclusivity that captivated everyone.
Synonyms
22
3.9
In a graceful and stylish way
19
6.1
In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace
9
4.6
People treat you as if you were a king or queen with great care
5
5.2
With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle
4
3.5
In a fashionable and elegant way
3
5.1
In a very comfortable and expensive way
1
6.7
In a way like a king or queen who shows great dignity
1
5.0
In a stylish and elegant way
1
7.2
In a polite and elegant way
1
7.3
In a rich and expensive way to impress people
In a way that shows good taste and polite manners
How Aristocratic
1
6.7
- Formal
22
3.9
56
2.8
93
1.0
2
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
aristocratically = aristocratic (transparent) = aristocrat + ic + ally
The adverb is formed from the adjective 'aristocratic' by a regular adverbial suffix, and the meaning 'in an aristocratic manner' follows directly.
Etymology
Aristocratically comes from Greek parts aristos meaning 'best' and kratos meaning 'rule' or 'power'. So to act aristocratically is to behave like the 'best' or noble people, showing calm, elegant, and a little distant manners.