Posh
adj.joyful, energeticplayful
What it means
Fashionably elegant, expensive-looking, or associated with social privilege.
Reach for it when describing conspicuous refinement in an informal voice
A posh rooftop lounge now overlooks the old railway arches.
Choose between these
7- playful
ritzy
for ostentatious luxury in a breezy description
not when Ritzy emphasizes glamour and is unsuitable for serious evaluation.
- playful
when stylish showiness deserves amused informal praise
not when Swanky can suggest flashiness and may sound dated.
- everyday
for something noticeably more elaborate than ordinary
not when Fancy can be childish or mildly dismissive and need not mean tasteful.
- professional
exclusive
when restricted access and scarcity drive the prestige
not when Exclusive concerns who can enter or buy, not how the place looks.
- professional
when superior comfort and expensive materials are verifiable
not when Luxurious is less slangy and does not necessarily imply fashion or status.
- professional
for a product or place aimed at affluent customers
not when Upmarket describes market position and may say little about actual elegance.
- formal
if graceful restraint rather than cost creates the appeal
not when Elegant does not imply social exclusivity or lavish comfort.
Said against
3- shabby
- plain
- downmarket
It naturally appears in
3- posh hotel
The posh hotel preserved its marble lobby and brass lift.
- posh neighborhood
A new bus route connected the posh neighborhood with the university.
- look posh
Simple linen shades made the small dining room look posh.