Bourgeoise is a term that was originally used to describe the middle class of France who had moderate wealth and social status. However, the term has evolved to have negative connotations of snobbery and materialism. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe individuals with similar characteristics. Some synonyms include pretentious, bourgeois, ostentatious, and materialistic. Pretentious portrays the idea of people who are overly self-important and try too hard to impress others. Bourgeois is a more direct synonym that refers to individuals who are excessively concerned with their social status. Ostentatious describes people who flaunt their wealth and extravagance. Materialistic refers to people who place excessive value on possessions and money.