socialite
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Noun — A person well known for attending fashionable parties and mixing in high society, often covered by the media.
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How to use socialite
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
celebrity socialite
a well-known socialite
Etymology
From social (in the sense of "high society") + the ending -ite, echoing the phrase "social light."
Full origin of socialite →Frequently asked questions
What does “socialite” mean?
The word “socialite” means a person well known for attending fashionable parties and mixing in high society, often covered by the media. In plain terms, someone famous mainly for their glamorous social life rather than a job or achievement.
How do you pronounce “socialite”?
“Socialite” is pronounced SOH-shuh-lyt (/ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “socialite” in a sentence?
Here is “socialite” used in a sentence: “The socialite was photographed at every major gala that season.”
What part of speech is “socialite”?
“Socialite” is a noun.
Related words
social climber
socialize
