wellborn
Of noble lineage
Wellborn means born into a family of high social standing or noble lineage.
The term is old-fashioned, evoking aristocratic societies where birth determined status: a wellborn young lady, He may not have been wellborn, but he made his own fortune.
It contrasts with those of humble or common origin.
Titled ruling class
- aristocratPerson of noble birth
- patricianHighborn Roman elite
- peerageSystem of noble ranks
- gentryHighborn but not noble
duke · marquis · count · earl · viscount · baron · highborn · gentlefolk
Person of noble birth
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
heritage · dynasty · scion · birthright · genealogy · forebears · progenitor · descent
Improved through nurture
- genteelAffectedly polite or refined
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
urbane · dignified · courteous · chivalrous · graceful · civilized · cultured · mannered
Superior select group
- entitledHaving rightful claim
- advantagedHaving benefits others lack
- upper-classSocially and economically privileged
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
heirloom · endowment · affluent · wealthy · finishing-school · debutante · cotillion · fortunate
nobility
Titled ruling class
- aristocratPerson of noble birth
- patricianHighborn Roman elite
- peerageSystem of noble ranks
gentry · duke · marquis · count · earl · viscount · baron · highborn · gentlefolk · titled
blueblood
Person of noble birth
bloodline · heritage · dynasty · scion · birthright · genealogy · forebears · progenitor · descent · parentage
cultivated
Improved through nurture
- genteelAffectedly polite or refined
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
sophisticated · urbane · dignified · courteous · chivalrous · graceful · civilized · cultured · mannered · proper
elite
Superior select group
- entitledHaving rightful claim
- advantagedHaving benefits others lack
- upper-classSocially and economically privileged
inheritance · heirloom · endowment · affluent · wealthy · finishing-school · debutante · cotillion · fortunate · connected