CEFR B2

bon ton

noun

Meaning

A high social class and fashionable society; the fashionable elite.

Examples

She was born into the bon ton and always knew how to behave at formal events.
The restaurant was popular with the bon ton, who appreciated its exclusive atmosphere.

Synonyms: elite, aristocracy, high society, fashionable set

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bon ton (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌbɒn ˈtɒn/

Definition

A high social class and fashionable society; the fashionable elite.

Examples

She was born into the bon ton and always knew how to behave at formal events.
The restaurant was popular with the bon ton, who appreciated its exclusive atmosphere.

Synonyms of bon ton

Words with a similar meaning to bon ton:

elite
aristocracy
high society
fashionable set

Antonyms of bon ton

Words with the opposite meaning to bon ton:

common people
underclass

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