soi-disant
adjectiveHow many syllables in soi-disant?
There are 3 syllables in the word soi-disant.How to pronounce soi-disant:
Definition of soi-disant:
- soi-disant (adjective):
- self-proclaimed, so-called
- adjective. as claimed by and for yourself often without justification.
- using a title or name that one has given oneself, esp. without right or justification
Synonyms for soi-disant:
budding
professed
self-styled
so-called
supposed
would-be
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