They have drained the treasuries of Nabobs, who must fill them by oppressing the industry of their subjects.
Source: wiktionary
Nabob
/ˈneɪbɑb/
Synonyms for "nabob" (107 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (32)
Related words (53)
man of substanceman of wealthmillionairemogulmoneybagsmoneyed manmugwumpmultimillionairenamenawabnotabilitynotablepalatinepanjandrumparvenuperson of renownpersonagepersonalitypillar of societyplutocrat
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: baron, baron, beg, beglerbeg, bey.
- Sentence evidence is available for nabob, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "nabob".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "nabob"
Keep "nabob" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "nabob" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "nabob", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "nabob" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
7 entriesCollocations
5 entriesBritish nabobMughal era nabobcolonial nabobnouveau richewealthy nabob
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Mr. Glentworth had never quitted Europe, and his wealth was either good English landed property, or equally undeniable English consols; still he was a stranger, very rich, and suddenly come from abroad. Such a man was necessarily a nabob in Mr. Palmer's eyes. India had been the place for making large fortunes in his young days.
Source: wiktionary
Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers. Piling debt onto companies’ balance-sheets is only a small part of what leveraged buy-outs are about, they insist. Improving the workings of the businesses they take over is just as core to their calling, if not more so. Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "nabob"?
Closest matches include baron, baron, beg, beglerbeg, bey.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "nabob"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.