Aristy (en. Aristy)

/a.ɾis.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality or characteristic of a person of high class or noble.
His aristy was evident in his way of dressing and speaking.
Su aristy se notaba en su manera de vestir y hablar.
Related to the life and values of the aristocracy.
The aristy of his behavior was evident at every social event.
La aristy de su comportamiento era evidente en cada evento social.
State or belonging to the aristocracy.
The family had a long history of aristy in the region.
La familia tenía una larga historia de aristy en la región.

Etymology

From the Greek 'aristokratía', which means 'government of the best'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live in aristy
Live a high-class life or with luxuries.
vivir a la aristy
act with aristy
Behave in a way that reflects nobility or refinement.
actuar con aristy

Related Words

aristocratic
Belonging to or related to the aristocracy.
aristocrático
noble
Having qualities of nobility or belonging to a high class.
noble
elite
Privileged or select social group.
elite

Slang Meanings

Having an air of superiority due to wealth or status.
When he arrives, it's clear he leads a life of aristy.
Cuando llega, se nota que lleva una vida de aristy.
Acting in a pretentious manner.
That air of aristy doesn’t suit him.
Esa actitud de aristy no le queda bien.