parvenu meaning and definition

PARVENU noun

Definition of parvenu (noun)

1. a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
   • synonyms: arriviste, nouveau-riche, upstart

PARVENU adjective

Definition of parvenu (adjective)

1. characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
   • synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenue, upstart
2. of or characteristic of a parvenu
   • synonyms: parvenue