patricians
patricians — adjective
- patricianspositive
- more patricianscomparative
- most patricianssuperlative
1. showing the polished manner, social standing, or controlled confidence often lin
showing the polished manner, social standing, or controlled confidence often linked with the highest class in society
The old club kept its patrician style, with liveried staff and hushed dining rooms.
patrician + style
Emily disliked the patrician tone Adina used with the hotel cleaners.
patrician + tone
Aylin moved through the gallery with a patrician grace that made guests step aside.
The judge's patrician accent made the young reporters feel out of place.
- aristocratic
the closest synonym; slightly more direct about inherited high status
- noble
can refer to moral character as well as rank, so it is broader
- upper-class
more neutral and social; less likely to suggest elegant manners
- common
suggests ordinary taste or manner, often with a negative tone
文法句型
patrician + noun
用法筆記
Most often describes a person's manner, voice, taste, or style rather than a legal title. It usually suggests old-money polish or quiet superiority, not simply being rich.
patricians — noun
- patricianssingular
- patriciansesplural
1. people who belong to the highest social class, especially those associated with
people who belong to the highest social class, especially those associated with old family standing and refined manners
At the city ball, the patricians spoke quietly as new bankers watched them.
the patricians + plural verb
Ryo wrote a novel about patricians who lost their land after the war.
patricians + who-clause
Folake said the old patricians still controlled the school board from private clubs.
When the flood came, the patricians opened their town house to frightened neighbors.
- aristocrats
the closest everyday equivalent; can also suggest titled families
- nobles
more strongly tied to formal rank or title
- blue bloods
informal and more vivid; often carries a social stereotype
- commoners
people outside the noble or upper social class
文法句型
the patricians
patricians + who-clause
用法筆記
This plural form usually refers to a social group as a whole. For one person, English normally uses the singular patrician. The word often implies inherited position, not just wealth.