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Definition of aristocratically
aristocratically
/əˌrɪs.təˈkræt̬.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:aristocratic
aristocratically Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• adverb
1
In a manner characteristic of or befitting the aristocracy or nobility; with lofty, refined, or haughty elegance.
Example
"She carried herself aristocratically as she greeted the guests in the grand hall."
2
By means of or according to the principles of an aristocracy or rule by a privileged ruling class.
Example
"For centuries, the city-state was governed aristocratically by a small council of wealthy merchant families."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aristocratically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aristocratically