tony
Definition
- Adjective:
- Fashionable and high-class: "tony" describes something that is stylish, elegant, and associated with wealth or high social status.
- Exclusive or upscale: Used to refer to places, events, or items that are considered sophisticated and expensive.
Usage Examples
- (A fashionable and wealthy residential area.)
- (An upscale, elegant hotel.)
- (A stylish and expensive dress.)
Advanced Usage
"tony address": a prestigious location, such as a wealthy district.
- The penthouse has a tony address overlooking the park. (A highly desirable, wealthy location.)
"tony crowd": a group of people who are wealthy and fashionable.
- The club attracts a tony crowd. (Wealthy and stylish people.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tonyness (noun): the quality of being fashionable and high-class.
- The hotel's tonyness was evident in its marble lobby. (The quality of being upscale.)
Synonyms
- Classy: stylish and sophisticated.
- Upscale: designed for or characteristic of wealthy people.
- Chic: elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
Related Idioms
- "tony lifestyle": a way of living marked by luxury and refinement.
- They enjoy a tony lifestyle with frequent trips to exclusive resorts. (A life of wealth and elegance.)
Notes on Usage
- "Tony" is informal and often used in American English, particularly in descriptions of real estate, restaurants, or social events. It implies an air of exclusivity and good taste.