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Soi-disant

//ˌswɑːdiːˈzɒ̃// adj, adv

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a person, self-styled, self-proclaimed, with implications of pretence or dishonesty. not-comparable

    "Moreover, Lady Dudley flattered herself with filling the next best part to the principal, that of confidante with Mrs. Courtenaye. Constance had, however, too much good taste, as well as good feeling, for this; she had betrayed her jealousy, not confessed it. Still, this was enough for her soi-disant friend, who went on torturing her with stories about Lady Marchmont's powers of fascination, and Lady Marchmont's coquetry."

  2. 2
    Of an object, claimed to be something it is not; pretended, so-called. not-comparable

    "A soi-disant pedigree."

Adjective
  1. 1
    as claimed by and for yourself often without justification wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Supposedly. not-comparable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French soi-disant.

Etymology 2

From French soi-disant.

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