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Adjectives of Social Status

17 Words

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royal
1.
royal
Adjective

relating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy

The royal palace was adorned with opulent decorations for the grand reception.

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noble
2.
no
ble
Adjective

expressing or having qualities such as honesty, courage, thoughtfulness, etc. that deserves admiration

She was known for her noble character, always putting others' needs before her own.

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sovereign
3.
sove
reign
Noun

the supreme ruler or head of a state, usually attaining the position through inheritance

The sovereign addressed the nation from the palace balcony.

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privilege
4.
pri
vi
lege
Verb

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

The manager privileged certain employees with additional responsibilities.

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supreme
5.
sup
reme
Adjective

showing unmatched excellence and the highest level of quality or greatness

The artist's latest masterpiece was hailed as a supreme achievement in the world of contemporary art.

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respect
6.
res
pect
Verb

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

I respect my grandfather for his wisdom and life experiences.

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honor
7.
ho
nor
Verb

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions.

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respectable
8.
res
pec
ta
ble
Adjective

worthy of esteem or admiration due to good character, behavior, or achievements

The respectable businessman was admired for his honesty and fairness.

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esteem
9.
es
teem
Noun

the level of respect and admiration that one has for someone or something

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venerable
10.
ve
ne
ra
ble
Adjective

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

She sought guidance from the venerable monk, known for his wisdom and compassion.

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civilian
11.
ci
vil
ian
Adjective

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

After retiring from the army, he transitioned to civilian life and pursued a career in business.

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middle-class
12.
mi
ddle
class
Adjective

relating to individuals or families with moderate income and lifestyle situated between the wealthy and lower-income groups

They belonged to the middle-class demographic, working regular jobs and living in suburban neighborhoods.

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upper-class
13.
u
pper
class
Adjective

relating to those with the highest level of wealth and social status in society

The upper-class family owned multiple properties and traveled frequently for leisure.

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working-class
14.
working
class
Adjective

relating to individuals or families who work in manual or non-managerial jobs, usually earning modest incomes and facing financial challenges

The working-class family lived in a modest apartment and relied on steady employment for income.

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preeminent
15.
pre
e
mi
nent
Adjective

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

As a preeminent scholar in the field, Professor Smith has made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics.

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enslave
16.
en
slave
Verb

to force someone into a condition of forced labor or work

Historical societies sometimes enslaved individuals captured in battle.

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aristocratic
17.
a
ris
toc
ra
tic
Adjective

reflecting the traits or lifestyle of the nobility, marked by elegance and high social status

The aristocratic family traced their lineage back to medieval royalty.

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