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upscale

[uhp-skeyl, uhp-skeyl, uhp-skeyl] / ˈʌpˈskeɪl, ʌpˈskeɪl, ˈʌpˌskeɪl /
ADJECTIVE
affluent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moneyed prosperous rich well-off well-to-do
STRONG
flush
WEAK
fat-cat loaded opulent stinking rich upper class
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destitute poor
WEAK
impoverished lacking needy penniless suffering wanting
ADJECTIVE
expensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
costly extravagant fancy high lavish overpriced pricey valuable
WEAK
an arm and a leg at a premium big-ticket dear excessive exorbitant highway robbery holdup immoderate inordinate invaluable out of sight plush posh pretty penny rich ritzy sky-high steep stiff swank too high uneconomical unreasonable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
economical reasonable unimportant worthless
WEAK
cheap inexpensive low-priced moderate
ADJECTIVE
fashionable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chic contemporary hot mod modern new popular smart stylish swank trendy up-to-date
WEAK
a go-go all the rage chichi current customary dashing faddy favored fly genteel in style in vogue last word latest latest thing modish natty newfangled now prevailing rakish trendsetting up-to-the-minute usual well-turned-out with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull old old-fashioned outdated unfashionable unpopular unstylish worn
WEAK
out
ADJECTIVE
in
Synonyms
STRONG
chic chichi contemporary current fly latest mod modern now smart swank trig
WEAK
a go-go all the rage customary dashing faddy favored hot in style in vogue last word latest thing modish natty new newfangled popular posh prevailing rakish stylish swanky trendsetting trendy up-to-the-minute usual well-liked with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONG
antiquated dull old old-fashioned unfashionable
ADJECTIVE
luxurious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comfortable deluxe expensive extravagant fancy gorgeous grand imposing lavish lush opulent ostentatious palatial plush posh ritzy splendid stately sumptuous
WEAK
costly easy elaborate epicurean fit for a king/queen grandiose gratifying hedonistic immoderate impressive in the lap of luxury luscious magnificent majestic pampered pleasurable pleasure-loving plushy pretentious red-carpet rich self-indulgent sensual sensuous sybaritic voluptuous well-appointed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
barren common destitute economical inferior insignificant moderate modest ordinary plain poor reasonable small unimportant unimpressive
WEAK
austere frugal
ADJECTIVE
moneyed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affluent wealthy well-heeled well-off well-to-do
WEAK
fat-cat flush leisure-class loaded opulent prosperous upper-class uptown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destitute lacking needy poor wanting
ADJECTIVE
plushy
Synonyms
WEAK
comfortable costly deluxe easy elaborate epicurean expensive extravagant fancy fit for a king/queen gorgeous grand grandiose gratifying hedonistic immoderate imposing impressive in the lap of luxury lavish luscious lush luxuriant magnificent majestic opulent ostentatious palatial pampered pleasurable pleasure-loving plush posh pretentious rich ritzy self-indulgent sensual sensuous splendid stately sumptuous sybaritic voluptuous well-appointed
ADJECTIVE
rich
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affluent easy fat prosperous wealthy well-heeled well-off well-to-do
STRONG
flush independent plush swimming uptown
WEAK
bloated comfortable fat-cat filthy rich gilded in clover in the money loaded made of money moneyed opulent propertied rolling in it well provided for worth a million
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destitute impoverished lacking needy poor wanting
ADJECTIVE
snazzy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chic classy dressy flashy nifty slick stylish swank trendy
WEAK
attractive beautiful chichi dapper dashing dressed to kill fashionable in vogue jazzy now ritzy sharp smart snappy sophisticated uptown voguish well-turned-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inelegant old-fashioned plain unfashionable unstylish
ADJECTIVE
spiffy
Synonyms
WEAK
chic chichi classy dandy dapper dashing dressed to kill fashionable high-class in fashion in vogue jazzy mod now ritzy sharp showy sleek slick smart snappy snazzy stunning swank uptown voguish à la mode
ADJECTIVE
stylish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beautiful chic classy dapper dressy fashionable jazzy mod new nifty polished sleek slick smart snazzy trendy
WEAK
chichi dap dashing dressed to kill dressed to the teeth fly groovy high-class in in fashion in the mainstream in vogue last-word latest modernistic now ostentatious pretentious rakish ritzy sassy sharp showy snappy swank swell tony up-to-date uptown urbane voguish well-turned-out à la mode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dowdy dull inelegant old old-fashioned plain rough stupid unfashionable ungroomed unintelligent unpolished unstylish worn
ADJECTIVE
swank
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chic genteel mod posh stylish swanky trendy
STRONG
chichi contemporary current dashing favored fly latest modern now prevailing smart trig
WEAK
a go-go all the rage customary faddy hot in style in vogue last word latest thing modish natty new newfangled popular rakish trendsetting up-to-the-minute usual well-liked with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
old-fashioned poor unfashionable unstylish
STRONG
antiquated dull old past
ADJECTIVE
tony
Synonyms
WEAK
a go-go all the rage chic chichi contemporary current customary dashing faddy favored fly genteel hot in style in vogue last word latest latest thing mod modern modish natty new newfangled now popular posh prevailing rakish smart stylish swank swanky trendsetting trendy trig up-to-the-minute usual well-liked with it à la mode
ADJECTIVE
trig
Synonyms
STRONG
chic chichi contemporary current fly latest mod modern now smart swank
WEAK
a go-go all the rage customary dashing faddy favored genteel hot in style in vogue last word latest thing modish natty new newfangled popular posh prevailing rakish stylish swanky trendsetting trendy up-to-the-minute usual well-liked with it à la mode
Antonyms
STRONG
antiquated dull old old-fashioned past unfashionable
ADJECTIVE
wealthy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affluent independent moneyed prosperous well-heeled well-off well-to-do
WEAK
booming comfortable fat-cat having it made in the money loaded made of money of independent means opulent pecunious rolling in it substantial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destitute poor
WEAK
deprived lacking needy poverty-stricken wanting

Example Sentences

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For example, earlier this year, the couple wrote about how they live an upscale lifestyle abroad in Ecuador on a Social Security budget.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Luxury hotels in New York are charging record rates, upscale restaurants are full, Broadway ticket sales are running ahead of last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

In Beirut, strikes this week have largely targeted the Dahieh area, but one early on Wednesday hit a hotel in an upscale suburb in the east of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

It’s a reversal from a decade ago, when many luxury brands wouldn’t sell to Bloomingdale’s because it relied too heavily on discounting and wasn’t considered upscale enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

It was a lot bigger than I’d realized—four stories tall, sky blue with white trim, like an upscale seaside resort.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan