| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| parvenu | (adjective) of or characteristic of a parvenu | Synonyms: parvenue |
| (adjective) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position | Synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenue, upstart | |
| (noun) 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 |