tony
word
/ˈtoʊni/
TOH-nee
/tˈəʊni/
TOH-nee
Definition
Describes a place, event, or person that is stylish, fashionable, and associated with wealth or high social status.
Usage & Nuances
"Tony" is a formal, somewhat old-fashioned word, mainly used in writing to describe upscale neighborhoods, restaurants, or social scenes. Less common in casual speech. Often seen with places ("tony district," "tony restaurant"). Not related to the name Tony.
Spanish: elegante - lujosoPortuguese (BR): chique - luxuosoPortuguese (PT): chique - luxuosoChinese (Simplified): 高档的 - 豪华的Chinese (Traditional): 高檔的 - 豪華的Hindi: शानदार - बहुत आकर्षकArabic: راقي - فاخرBengali: নাতিদূর (শ্রেণিবদ্ধ) - অভিজাতRussian: фешенебельный - престижныйJapanese: 高級な - おしゃれなVietnamese: sang trọng - đẳng cấpKorean: 고급스러운 - 세련된Turkish: lüks - seçkinUrdu: نفیس - پوشیدہ طبقے والاIndonesian: mewah - kelas atas
Example Sentences
They live in a tony neighborhood.
basic
We had dinner at a tony restaurant downtown.
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The hotel was very tony and expensive.
basic
She wants to move to a tony part of the city.
natural
That new art gallery is really tony—everyone is talking about it.
natural
If you want a quiet life, the tony suburbs are perfect for you.
natural