Definition

More elegant or stylish than something else, often associated with wealth or high social status.

Example

The restaurant is much posher than the one we visited last week.

Conversation

Have you seen the new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, it looks much posher than the old one!

I heard the food is amazing there too.

Definitely! We should go there for dinner this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Posher → The word 'posher' is derived from 'posh' (origin uncertain, possibly from Romani 'posh' meaning 'half' or 'half a penny', or from the phrase 'Port Out, Starboard Home' referring to the more desirable cabins on ships). The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing that has a certain quality. Therefore, 'posher' refers to someone or something that is more elegant or stylish than the average.

Memory Tip

Think of 'posh' as representing elegance or style, and remember that 'posher' means someone or something that is more elegant or stylish.

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