uptown

see definition of uptown

as inmoneyed

as inostentatious
as inprosperous
as inrich
as insnazzy
as insophisticated
as inspiffy
as instylish
as intasteful
as inworldly
as inclassy

Synonyms for uptown

adj rich

Antonyms for uptown

residential

adjective. characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings

Word Origin & History

1802, "the higher or upper portion of a town," from up + town. As this usually was the residential portion of a town (especially a port) the word had overtones of that. Specific meaning "more prosperous area of town" is recorded from 1946.

Example Sentences for uptown

Say, Stilly, I'm off uptown to attend to the emptiness in this stone utensil.

This resolution coloured his reverie throughout the uptown journey.

His presence, and that of Mrs. Morton, at the uptown hotel, was known.

I locked the study door, went back to my roadster, and headed her uptown.

So Helen left for uptown with her bundles, wearing her new suit and hat.

But if you want to get uptown, the street cars is four blocks yan.

"Move upstairs more likely than uptown," replied that lady regretfully.

Crosstown, uptown, and downtown you may move without seeing her.

And I am bound to admit that the stables of my uptown place are fitted with marble.'

His father came in from uptown at last, and asked: "Has Pony come in?"

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Antonyms for uptown

More words related to uptown

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moneyed

more stylish

ostentatious

prosperous

residential

Synonyms for uptown

classy