Non-derogatory term equivalent to “artsy-fartsy”
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"artsy fartsy" can have a loose interpretation, but in this specific case I'm using it as an adjective to describe a person who:
- Considers anyone who isn't invested in humanities/arts a lesser person
- Turns away those interested in art/humanities because their interests do not align with this person's own (e.g. wanting to make a computer game historically and culturally accurate concerning the Spanish, rather than learning the language and/or travelling abroad to Spanish-speaking countries)
I would like to use an equivalent word in a respectful tone, similar to "they're confused" as opposed to "they're idiots". Is there any word or short phrase that can be used, respectfully, as an adjective to clearly and concisely communicate the contents of the bullet points above?
"bigot" is pretty descriptive, but is rather derogatory and doesn't imply anything about arts/humanities.
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"artsy fartsy" can have a loose interpretation, but in this specific case I'm using it as an adjective to describe a person who:
- Considers anyone who isn't invested in humanities/arts a lesser person
- Turns away those interested in art/humanities because their interests do not align with this person's own (e.g. wanting to make a computer game historically and culturally accurate concerning the Spanish, rather than learning the language and/or travelling abroad to Spanish-speaking countries)
I would like to use an equivalent word in a respectful tone, similar to "they're confused" as opposed to "they're idiots". Is there any word or short phrase that can be used, respectfully, as an adjective to clearly and concisely communicate the contents of the bullet points above?
"bigot" is pretty descriptive, but is rather derogatory and doesn't imply anything about arts/humanities.
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a 'sophisticate' comes close ...
– Tom22
Jan 18 '17 at 3:06
The terms is nearly always hyphenated anyway, but I didn't know until now that there's a significant US/UK usage split on this one (in BrE it's normally arty-farty, whereas AmE favours the even more "camp" version artsy-fartsy).
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:24
...interestingly, it's quite the opposite with itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, where BrE is far more likely to include an interpolated /s/ in the reduplication.
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:29
The dictionaries give the same pejorative meaning to "arty", that is, affected or ostentatious display. But I personally don't have this association. This makes me wonder what common alternatives there might be for arty.
– Zebrafish
Dec 9 at 11:59
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"artsy fartsy" can have a loose interpretation, but in this specific case I'm using it as an adjective to describe a person who:
- Considers anyone who isn't invested in humanities/arts a lesser person
- Turns away those interested in art/humanities because their interests do not align with this person's own (e.g. wanting to make a computer game historically and culturally accurate concerning the Spanish, rather than learning the language and/or travelling abroad to Spanish-speaking countries)
I would like to use an equivalent word in a respectful tone, similar to "they're confused" as opposed to "they're idiots". Is there any word or short phrase that can be used, respectfully, as an adjective to clearly and concisely communicate the contents of the bullet points above?
"bigot" is pretty descriptive, but is rather derogatory and doesn't imply anything about arts/humanities.
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asked Jan 18 '17 at 2:51
Drew
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"artsy fartsy" can have a loose interpretation, but in this specific case I'm using it as an adjective to describe a person who:
- Considers anyone who isn't invested in humanities/arts a lesser person
- Turns away those interested in art/humanities because their interests do not align with this person's own (e.g. wanting to make a computer game historically and culturally accurate concerning the Spanish, rather than learning the language and/or travelling abroad to Spanish-speaking countries)
I would like to use an equivalent word in a respectful tone, similar to "they're confused" as opposed to "they're idiots". Is there any word or short phrase that can be used, respectfully, as an adjective to clearly and concisely communicate the contents of the bullet points above?
"bigot" is pretty descriptive, but is rather derogatory and doesn't imply anything about arts/humanities.
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asked Jan 18 '17 at 2:51
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a 'sophisticate' comes close ...
– Tom22
Jan 18 '17 at 3:06
The terms is nearly always hyphenated anyway, but I didn't know until now that there's a significant US/UK usage split on this one (in BrE it's normally arty-farty, whereas AmE favours the even more "camp" version artsy-fartsy).
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:24
...interestingly, it's quite the opposite with itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, where BrE is far more likely to include an interpolated /s/ in the reduplication.
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:29
The dictionaries give the same pejorative meaning to "arty", that is, affected or ostentatious display. But I personally don't have this association. This makes me wonder what common alternatives there might be for arty.
– Zebrafish
Dec 9 at 11:59
add a comment |
a 'sophisticate' comes close ...
– Tom22
Jan 18 '17 at 3:06
The terms is nearly always hyphenated anyway, but I didn't know until now that there's a significant US/UK usage split on this one (in BrE it's normally arty-farty, whereas AmE favours the even more "camp" version artsy-fartsy).
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:24
...interestingly, it's quite the opposite with itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, where BrE is far more likely to include an interpolated /s/ in the reduplication.
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:29
The dictionaries give the same pejorative meaning to "arty", that is, affected or ostentatious display. But I personally don't have this association. This makes me wonder what common alternatives there might be for arty.
– Zebrafish
Dec 9 at 11:59
a 'sophisticate' comes close ...
– Tom22
Jan 18 '17 at 3:06
a 'sophisticate' comes close ...
– Tom22
Jan 18 '17 at 3:06
The terms is nearly always hyphenated anyway, but I didn't know until now that there's a significant US/UK usage split on this one (in BrE it's normally arty-farty, whereas AmE favours the even more "camp" version artsy-fartsy).
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:24
The terms is nearly always hyphenated anyway, but I didn't know until now that there's a significant US/UK usage split on this one (in BrE it's normally arty-farty, whereas AmE favours the even more "camp" version artsy-fartsy).
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:24
...interestingly, it's quite the opposite with itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, where BrE is far more likely to include an interpolated /s/ in the reduplication.
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:29
...interestingly, it's quite the opposite with itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, where BrE is far more likely to include an interpolated /s/ in the reduplication.
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:29
The dictionaries give the same pejorative meaning to "arty", that is, affected or ostentatious display. But I personally don't have this association. This makes me wonder what common alternatives there might be for arty.
– Zebrafish
Dec 9 at 11:59
The dictionaries give the same pejorative meaning to "arty", that is, affected or ostentatious display. But I personally don't have this association. This makes me wonder what common alternatives there might be for arty.
– Zebrafish
Dec 9 at 11:59
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I'd have a hard time pronouncing it(which also means it isn't heard much and that only a small % of people would understand it),
but perhaps:
aesthete
[es-theet or, esp. British, ees-]
Aesthete at Thesaurus.com
1.
a person who has or professes to have refined sensitivity toward the beauties of art or nature.
2.
a person who affects great love of art, music, poetry, etc., and indifference to practical matters.
answered Jan 18 '17 at 3:20
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One could call the subject in question 'A dandy'
Poet Charles Baudelaire defined the word as "one who elevates aesthetics to a living religion"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy
An example of when one might use this; "Its just a computer game, you really shouldn't be so concerned with it's historical accuracy. You really are a dandy you know."
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– Chappo
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NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
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I'd have a hard time pronouncing it(which also means it isn't heard much and that only a small % of people would understand it),
but perhaps:
aesthete
[es-theet or, esp. British, ees-]
Aesthete at Thesaurus.com
1.
a person who has or professes to have refined sensitivity toward the beauties of art or nature.
2.
a person who affects great love of art, music, poetry, etc., and indifference to practical matters.
answered Jan 18 '17 at 3:20
Tom22
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I'd have a hard time pronouncing it(which also means it isn't heard much and that only a small % of people would understand it),
but perhaps:
aesthete
[es-theet or, esp. British, ees-]
Aesthete at Thesaurus.com
1.
a person who has or professes to have refined sensitivity toward the beauties of art or nature.
2.
a person who affects great love of art, music, poetry, etc., and indifference to practical matters.
answered Jan 18 '17 at 3:20
Tom22
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I'd have a hard time pronouncing it(which also means it isn't heard much and that only a small % of people would understand it),
but perhaps:
aesthete
[es-theet or, esp. British, ees-]
Aesthete at Thesaurus.com
1.
a person who has or professes to have refined sensitivity toward the beauties of art or nature.
2.
a person who affects great love of art, music, poetry, etc., and indifference to practical matters.
answered Jan 18 '17 at 3:20
Tom22
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I'd have a hard time pronouncing it(which also means it isn't heard much and that only a small % of people would understand it),
but perhaps:
aesthete
[es-theet or, esp. British, ees-]
Aesthete at Thesaurus.com
1.
a person who has or professes to have refined sensitivity toward the beauties of art or nature.
2.
a person who affects great love of art, music, poetry, etc., and indifference to practical matters.
answered Jan 18 '17 at 3:20
Tom22
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One could call the subject in question 'A dandy'
Poet Charles Baudelaire defined the word as "one who elevates aesthetics to a living religion"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy
An example of when one might use this; "Its just a computer game, you really shouldn't be so concerned with it's historical accuracy. You really are a dandy you know."
answered Dec 9 at 11:30
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William, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a published definition (linked to the source) and perhaps a sample sentence for dandy. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:21
NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:22
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One could call the subject in question 'A dandy'
Poet Charles Baudelaire defined the word as "one who elevates aesthetics to a living religion"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy
An example of when one might use this; "Its just a computer game, you really shouldn't be so concerned with it's historical accuracy. You really are a dandy you know."
answered Dec 9 at 11:30
William
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William, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a published definition (linked to the source) and perhaps a sample sentence for dandy. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:21
NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:22
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up vote
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One could call the subject in question 'A dandy'
Poet Charles Baudelaire defined the word as "one who elevates aesthetics to a living religion"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy
An example of when one might use this; "Its just a computer game, you really shouldn't be so concerned with it's historical accuracy. You really are a dandy you know."
answered Dec 9 at 11:30
William
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One could call the subject in question 'A dandy'
Poet Charles Baudelaire defined the word as "one who elevates aesthetics to a living religion"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy
An example of when one might use this; "Its just a computer game, you really shouldn't be so concerned with it's historical accuracy. You really are a dandy you know."
answered Dec 9 at 11:30
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answered Dec 9 at 11:30
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William, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a published definition (linked to the source) and perhaps a sample sentence for dandy. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:21
NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:22
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William, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a published definition (linked to the source) and perhaps a sample sentence for dandy. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:21
NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:22
William, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a published definition (linked to the source) and perhaps a sample sentence for dandy. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:21
William, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a published definition (linked to the source) and perhaps a sample sentence for dandy. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:21
NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:22
NB dandy is not a proper noun and is therefore not capitalised.
– Chappo
Dec 10 at 0:22
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a 'sophisticate' comes close ...
– Tom22
Jan 18 '17 at 3:06
The terms is nearly always hyphenated anyway, but I didn't know until now that there's a significant US/UK usage split on this one (in BrE it's normally arty-farty, whereas AmE favours the even more "camp" version artsy-fartsy).
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:24
...interestingly, it's quite the opposite with itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, where BrE is far more likely to include an interpolated /s/ in the reduplication.
– FumbleFingers
Jan 18 '17 at 13:29
The dictionaries give the same pejorative meaning to "arty", that is, affected or ostentatious display. But I personally don't have this association. This makes me wonder what common alternatives there might be for arty.
– Zebrafish
Dec 9 at 11:59