Neruats's definitions

aristocratic

adjective
1.
of or relating to government by an aristocracy.
2.
belonging to or favoring the aristocracy.
3.
characteristic of an aristocrat; having the manners, values, or qualities associated with the aristocracy:
aristocratic bearing; aristocratic snobbishness.
4.
elegant or stylish in appearance and behavior

While agate could likely be acquired much more cheaply, aristocratic Romans were serious about their agate.

by Neruats December 29, 2016