la-di-da

adjective

ˌlä-dē-ˈdä How to pronounce la-di-da (audio)
variants also la-de-da or lah-de-dah or lah-dee-dah or lah-di-dah
Definition of la-di-danext
as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance there's no need to be la-di-da with your friends—we all know that classy accent is a put-on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for la-di-da
  1. arrogant
  2. pretentious
  3. pompous
  4. ostentatious
  5. high-minded
  6. grandiose
  7. highfalutin
  8. proud
Adjective
  • Wright was known to be arrogant, and his self-importance is on full display here.
    — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Georg, an unemployed auto mechanic, comes across as an arrogant jock.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • But others have slammed the effort as a pretentious and obnoxious slog.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Leigh feared the tracks might be too arch, too pretentious, too insincere.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretentious
Adjective
  • Instead, just enjoy the whacking of the pompous, the powerful and parents — that’s what Stone and Parker do.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Symptoms include baby fever, exacerbated by the pregnancy announcement of her sister Macy (Zosia Mamet), and an intolerance to her pompous, long-term but non-committal boyfriend Spencer (Finn Wittrock).
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of pompous
Adjective
  • Even in a nation known for ostentatious displays of baseball obsession, the ensuing theatrics went viral.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character.
    — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ostentatious
Adjective
  • Memoirs proceeds from there with that simultaneous posture of high-minded openness and a childish giggle.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sure, high-minded series about radical inventions and space exploration fit the brand of a sleek, cool, tech company shilling prestige TV.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of high-minded
Adjective
  • Especially the theatre world with its prejudiced, grandiose characters.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of grandiose
Adjective
  • The highfalutin Dodgers organization has surely been humbled by this.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes, when color names are too highfalutin, conflict occurs.
    — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026
Definition of highfalutin
Adjective
  • The locker real estate in the team’s second arena was something the proud parent didn’t even consider as part of his son’s Heat takeover.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Musk’s forthright, crusty dad Errol sounds almost proud that something was bullied out of his son, but the movie avoids filling out that traumatic childhood.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of proud
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“La-di-da.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/la-di-da. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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