Describing Value: English Vocabulary List

having a rich and luxurious quality

"The meal was sumptuous."

"The royal banquet was a sumptuous affair with seven courses of exquisite food and the guests drank champagne from crystal glasses."

having a much higher quality and price than the rest of their kind

"This is a high-end store."

"The boutique sells high-end designer clothing that costs thousands of dollars and only wealthy shoppers can afford to buy anything there."

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

"They live in a ritzy neighborhood."

"The ritzy neighborhood is home to many celebrities and the houses have private gates security guards and swimming pools in the backyards."

used by or intended for wealthy people

"The brand is upmarket."

"The department store decided to rebrand itself as an upmarket retailer and it stopped selling budget items to focus on luxury brands."

showy and luxurious in appearance

"The palace is opulent."

"The opulent palace was decorated with gold leaf and marble and the ceilings were painted with beautiful frescoes by famous artists."

fashionably fancy, often associated with wealth and high social standing

"She speaks with a posh accent."

"The posh private school charges fifty thousand dollars per year and many wealthy families send their children there for the excellent education."

high quality, luxurious, or intended for a wealthier clientele

"This is an upscale restaurant."

"The upscale restaurant requires reservations weeks in advance and the dress code is formal so jackets are required for men."

luxurious and expensive, often suggesting comfort and high quality

"The carpet is plush."

"The plush carpet felt soft under her feet and she loved walking barefoot across the floor in her new apartment."

having superior quality or luxurious features

"We booked a deluxe room."

"The hotel offered a deluxe package that included a suite breakfast and access to the spa for an additional two hundred dollars per night."

sold or offered at a reduced or discounted price

"They sell cut-price goods."

"The cut-price store sells goods that are slightly damaged or out of season and bargain hunters flock there to find cheap deals."

referring to the act of granting privileges, discounts, or allowances

"She gets a concessionary ticket."

"The museum offers concessionary rates for students and senior citizens who can show valid identification at the ticket counter."

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

"The price is exorbitant."

"The landlord charged an exorbitant rent for the small apartment and the tenants decided to move out because they could not afford it."

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

"Those ideas are a dime a dozen."

"In this city talented singers are a dime a dozen but few become famous stars."