Synonyms of upscale

upscale

adjective

ˈəp-ˈskāl 

as in fashionable

appealing to affluent consumers

a new upscale shopping center is under construction on the west end of town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fashionable
• elegant
• exclusive
• high-end
• upmarket
• luxurious
• expensive
• posh
• showy
• deluxe
• sumptuous
• luxuriant
• extravagant
• opulent
• ostentatious
• costly
• lavish
• plush

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low-end
• downscale
• discount
• inexpensive
• down-market
• cheap
• dime-store

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upscale

Alfred Poirier, 63, who spent four years as the Beverly Hills deputy fire chief, was arrested Monday after police tied him to a wave of vandalism incidents in the upscale community targeting city structures, Police Capt. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

At Lucas, much of the park meets the city behind fences, and its rooftop gardens and balconies are generally open only for special events or for diners at its upscale restaurant. — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026

During the trial, witnesses testified about handing Diamantis envelopes of cash at various locations, including a men's room at an upscale restaurant, a doughnut shop and his home. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Along with the shift from casual food to a more upscale menu, Gene's Supper Club shrinks in size from regular-season Barnacle Bud's. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2026