Upscale: meaning, definitions and examples
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upscale
[ ˈʌpˌskeɪl ]
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.
business
To improve the quality or status of something, typically making it more luxurious or high-end.
Synonyms
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.