Definition of parvenues

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • parvenues is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • parvenues is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • parvenues is not a valid Words with friends word!

Definition of parvenues


  • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. nouveau-riche
    2. parvenu
    3. upstart
  • of or characteristic of a parvenu (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. parvenu

See definition of parvenues in Merriam Webster