Upscale: meaning, definitions and examples

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upscale

 

[ ˈʌpˌskeɪl ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion

Of or characteristic of high social class or social aspiration.

Synonyms

high-class, luxurious, sophisticated

Examples of usage

  • The upscale boutique sells designer clothing.
  • She enjoys dining at upscale restaurants.
Context #2 | Verb

business

To improve the quality or status of something, typically making it more luxurious or high-end.

Synonyms

elevate, enhance, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • The hotel plans to upscale their amenities to attract more upscale clientele.
  • The company decided to upscale their product line to appeal to a wealthier market.

Translations

Translations of the word "upscale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorar

🇮🇳 स्तर बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 aufwerten

🇮🇩 meningkatkan

🇺🇦 підвищувати рівень

🇵🇱 podnieść poziom

🇯🇵 レベルアップする

🇫🇷 améliorer

🇪🇸 mejorar

🇹🇷 seviyeyi yükseltmek

🇰🇷 수준을 높이다

🇸🇦 رفع المستوى

🇨🇿 zlepšit

🇸🇰 zlepšiť

🇨🇳 提升

🇸🇮 izboljšati

🇮🇸 bæta

🇰🇿 деңгейді көтеру

🇬🇪 დაწინაურება

🇦🇿 səviyyəni artırmaq

🇲🇽 mejorar

Etymology

The term 'upscale' originated in the early 20th century in the United States, combining the prefix 'up-' meaning 'increase' or 'improve' with 'scale' referring to a standard or level. It has since become popular in describing luxury, high-class, or high-end products, services, or lifestyles.

See also: downscale, scalable, scale, scaled, scales, scaling.