Definitions

posh

[posh] / pɒʃ /

ADJECTIVE

luxurious, upper-class

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chic classy deluxe elegant exclusive fashionable grand high-class luxury opulent ritzy swank swanky trendy

WEAK

la-di-da modish rich smart swish

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inelegant inferior old-fashioned poor unfashionable unstylish

WEAK

destitute lower-class

Example Sentences

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Posh Lindsay’s family was well-off enough to leave her an inheritance.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

But becoming Posh Spice completely altered how she perceived herself and was a critical step toward self-acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Posh will put up a good fight, though, especially if Tyler Young features against his dad, Ashley, who could be playing for Everton.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

She recently got her hair chopped off, her Posh Spice phase.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

Posh Southern English with a faint French accent.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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