What does upscale mean?
Upscale means (US, of a place) Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers..
Upscale
/ˈʌpskeɪl/ · adjective
Meaning
(US, of a place) Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers..
Definitions by Sense
- (US, of a place) Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers.
- To increase in size, to scale up.
Example Sentences
For example, a good location for resale, such as an upscale suburb of new homes, will cost more money than a piece of land in an established neighborhood of small, postwar houses.
In Rio de Janeiro, thousands protested in a gritty area far from the city’s upscale seaside districts. In other cities, demonstrators blocked roads, barged into City Council meetings or interrupted sessions of local lawmakers, clapping loudly and sometimes taking over the microphone.
Synonyms for upscale
Antonyms for upscale
Related Words
Word Forms
- more upscale
- most upscale
- upscales
- upscaling
- upscaled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for upscale?
Common synonyms include upmarket, high-class.
What is the opposite of upscale?
Possible antonyms include downscale.
How do you use upscale in a sentence?
For example, a good location for resale, such as an upscale suburb of new homes, will cost more money than a piece of land in an established neighborhood of small, postwar houses.
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