
Nabob
Archaic Usage
Used in older texts, rarely in modern language except for stylistic effect.
The novel depicted a nabob living in an opulent mansion.
Rich and Powerful
Highlights wealth and influence, often suggests a flashy lifestyle.
He lived like a nabob, throwing extravagant parties.
Negative Connotation
May imply arrogance or showiness from the person described.
Critics saw him as a nabob who neglected his community.
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BaronEntrepreneurIndustrialMagnateMillionaireMogulTycoon
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