posh

adjective

Definition of poshnext
as in fashionable
having or showing a very high degree of elegance and luxury Celebrities paraded the red carpet in a wide display of posh outfits. The posh hotel carries a hefty price tag.

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Recent Examples of posh Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026 The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 The series finds Elle as a high school student who suddenly moves away from her posh life in Bel Air and is forced to acclimate to a much more casual — and much less pink — Seattle. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Unlike the posh flag cabin Haley was assigned to sleep in, the bilge at the bottom of the ship typically fills with water and mosquitos. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for posh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
  1. fashionable
  2. stylish
  3. luxurious
  4. sleek
  5. chic
  6. deluxe
  7. lavish
Adjective
  • These tactics often cater to baddies — Gen Z-speak for any fashionable, confident person — to reach younger, usually female audiences.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Channel your inner Sporty Spice with preppy tees featuring jersey numbers and rugby stripes, executed with fashionable precision by Versace, Nili Lotan, Staud, and TWP.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
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  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Standard rooms are small but sleek in shades of grey with dark wooden furniture and statement armchairs.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • Karlie Kloss looks super chic in different hues of blue on July 15 in New York City.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • This is the first time Dry Cleaning have released a deluxe version of any of their albums.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • My deluxe studio was an entry-level accommodation, with the green and blue color palate that all of the rooms employed to reflect the natural themes of the resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • In 2018, the pair were married at a lavish ceremony in Windsor.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of lavish

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