ritzy
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Luxuriously elegant: Describes something or someone that is extremely stylish, fashionable, and expensive in appearance or manner, often associated with high-class or opulent settings.
Usage
- The word "ritzy" is an informal adjective used to describe places, events, or things that display a high level of luxury, sophistication, and glamour. It often implies a sense of showy or conspicuous elegance.
- It is typically used in positive contexts to convey admiration for lavish style, but it can sometimes carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting something is overly fancy or pretentious.
Examples
- Adjective:
- We stayed at a ritzy hotel overlooking the harbor.
- She wore a ritzy gown to the awards ceremony.
- The new restaurant is too ritzy for my taste; I prefer somewhere more casual.
Advanced Usage
- "to feel ritzy": to feel luxurious or elegantly dressed.
- Putting on that silk scarf made her feel ritzy.
- "ritzy part of town": referring to a wealthy, luxurious neighborhood.
- Their new office is in the ritziest part of town.
Variants and Related Words
- Ritziness (noun, informal): The quality of being ritzy.
- The ritziness of the event was evident in every detail.
Synonyms
- Lavish: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
- Opulent: Ostentatiously rich and luxurious.
- Plush: Richly luxurious and expensive.
- Swanky (informal): Stylishly luxurious and expensive.
- Poshl (informal): Elegant and fashionable.
Antonyms
- Plain: Not decorated or elaborate; simple.
- Modest: Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements; not luxurious.
- Shabby: In poor condition through long use or lack of care.
Related Idioms
- "Putting on the ritz": Behaving or dressing in a showily elegant or luxurious manner. (Note: This idiom uses "ritz," the root of "ritzy," and not the target word itself).
- They were really putting on the ritz for their anniversary party.
Adjective
- luxuriously elegant