hobnobbed
Socialized with elites
Hobnobbed is the past tense of hobnob, meaning to socialize or spend time with people in a friendly, familiar way—especially with those of higher status or importance.
The word often carries a hint of social climbing or rubbing elbows with the elite: She hobnobbed with celebrities at the party, He spent the evening hobnobbing with executives.
Rule by hereditary elite
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
- upper-crustSocial elite class
- jet-setWealthy international travelers
glitterati · socialites · dignitaries · VIPs · moguls · tycoons · magnates · powerbrokers
Casual strategic socializing
- fraternizingAssociating informally, often inappropriately
- circulatingMoving in a circuit
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
mixing · conversing · chatting · engaging · interacting · connecting · associating · meeting
Drinks-focused social gathering
- galaFestive formal occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- soireeFormal evening party
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
fundraiser · charity ball · dinner party · opening night · premiere · garden party · country club · yacht club
Forming close connections
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- chumminessClose, familiar friendliness
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
warmth · conviviality · affability · gregariousness · sociability · companionship · familiarity · closeness
aristocracy
Rule by hereditary elite
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
- upper-crustSocial elite class
jet-set · glitterati · socialites · dignitaries · VIPs · moguls · tycoons · magnates · powerbrokers · celebrities
schmoozing
Casual strategic socializing
- fraternizingAssociating informally, often inappropriately
- circulatingMoving in a circuit
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
socializing · mixing · conversing · chatting · engaging · interacting · connecting · associating · meeting · acquainting
cocktail party
Drinks-focused social gathering
banquet · fundraiser · charity ball · dinner party · opening night · premiere · garden party · country club · yacht club · embassy
bonding
Forming close connections
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- chumminessClose, familiar friendliness
friendliness · warmth · conviviality · affability · gregariousness · sociability · companionship · familiarity · closeness · intimacy
hobnobbedavoided
Deliberately stayed away from
shunned · kept to oneself · withdrew · wallflowered · hid away