posh
word
Definition
Describes people, places, or things that are elegant, luxurious, or associated with the upper class. It can refer to fancy accents, expensive lifestyles, or stylish environments.
Usage & Nuances
'Posh' is often informal and sometimes slightly negative, suggesting someone is snobbish or showy. Common with 'posh accent', 'posh hotel', or 'act posh.' Used more in British English; American English more often uses 'fancy' or 'luxurious.'
Spanish: lujoso - elegante - de clase altaPortuguese (BR): chique - luxuoso - sofisticadoPortuguese (PT): chique - luxuoso - sofisticadoChinese (Simplified): 豪华的 - 高档的 - 上流的Chinese (Traditional): 豪華的 - 高檔的 - 上流的Hindi: शानदार - आलीशान - उच्च वर्गीयArabic: راقي - فاخر - من الطبقة العلياBengali: আভিজাত্যপূর্ণ - অভিজাতRussian: шикарный - аристократичныйJapanese: 高級な - 上品なVietnamese: sang trọng - quý pháiKorean: 고급스러운 - 상류층의Turkish: gösterişli - lüksUrdu: عمدہ - عالی شانIndonesian: mewah - berkelas
Example Sentences
She lives in a posh neighborhood.
basic
He wore a posh suit to the wedding.
basic
We went to a posh restaurant for dinner.
basic
That hotel looks way too posh for my budget.
natural
Don’t act all posh just because you bought a new car.
natural
I love her posh accent—she sounds so refined.
natural