POSH Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

posh

adjective

Definition of posh

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 Want to make your messages sound more posh, or more academic, or just more coherent? — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The city of 90,000 residents also offers a vibrant arts scene with one of the most unique opera venues in the world, not to mention the creature-comforts found in posh boutique hotels, spas and some 400 eclectic restaurants. — Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2026 That posh accent is a relatively modern invention, linguist John McWhorter wrote earlier this year in the New York Times. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 From posh trousers and blazers to roomy totes and comfy sneakers, these finds can take you from your commute to the office and beyond. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posh

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At the fashionable Masel Tov restaurant, a poem by the Jewish wartime hero Hannah Szenes marks a fragment of wall, part of a ghetto where 70,000 Jewish people lived for several weeks between December 1944 and January 1945.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Noel also praises Liam’s fashionable cool (Stone Island parka, big sunglasses, tambourine as a fascinator) and how much his frontman persona resonated with fans worldwide.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
In fact, the tapestry’s most singular attribute is its luxurious use of horizontal space.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

This season, nowhere is this more evident than in the slew of sleek brown ballet flats dominating the market, from luxe pairs by Alaïa, Gucci, and The Row to contemporary favorites from Dear Frances, Yuni Buffa, and Freda Salvador.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
The living and dining areas are anchored by polished concrete floors and a sleek wood-burning fireplace.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleek

Adjective

Perfect for dining table centerpieces, entryway consoles, kitchen islands, and bathroom displays, these vibrant artificial eucalyptus stems come ready in a chic glass vessel for on-the-fly decorating.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
My Napa woman is chic; San Francisco is more conservative; TriBeCa has a lot of young mothers.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of chic

Adjective

Leading up to the anniversary, Beyoncé launched pre-orders for a deluxe vinyl being sold for $150.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
The new 31-track album marks a return to the original album’s deluxe version, which features Spanish-language tracks.

— Rushawn Walters, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of deluxe

Adjective

Both brothers have grown their following of mainly young men by building a lavish, hyper-macho image of driving fast cars and dating beautiful women.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
The respectable but not outsized viewership was coupled with the high cost for the lavish production, which filmed both color and black & white versions.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

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