upscale
Upscale means something that's high-quality or expensive.
When people say "upscale" they usually mean something that's fancy or classy. For example, an upscale restaurant might serve really nice food and have a lot of decorations like flowers and artwork on the walls. You might also hear someone describe a neighborhood as being "upscale", which means it has big houses and parks, and is generally considered a safe and desirable place to live. In this sense, "upscale" is often used to contrast with words like "downscale" or "low-end", implying that the opposite of upscale would be something that's cheap or tacky.
How common is "upscale"?
Word upscale is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
(US, of a place) Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers.
Real examples of "upscale" in context
