English Dictionary

airs and graces

/ˌɛəz‿n̩ ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/

noun

(derogatory) Behaviour adopted (originally) to demonstrate one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour.

She puts on airs and graces whenever she's around important people.

意味（1）

(derogatory) Behaviour adopted (originally) to demonstrate one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour.

He made a thouſand uggly Faces, / VVhich (as ſometimes in Ladies caſes) / VVere all deſign'd for Airs and Graces.