No. 3,146 in Dutch
elitaire
"Elitaire" means "elitist" or "exclusive" in English.
In a sentence
Het restaurant staat bekend om zijn elitaire sfeer.
The restaurant is known for its elitist atmosphere.
In this sentence, 'elitaire' describes the exclusive atmosphere of the restaurant, implying a sense of sophistication or exclusivity.
Sommige mensen denken dat klassieke muziek te elitaire is.
Some people think that classical music is too elitist.
Here, 'elitaire' is used to express an opinion that classical music may appear inaccessible or targeted only to a specific high-status audience.
Ze werd gewaardeerd om haar kennis, ondanks haar elitaire houding.
She was appreciated for her knowledge, despite her elitist attitude.
In this usage, 'elitaire' characterizes a certain attitude or demeanor, suggesting an air of superiority or exclusivity.
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