ritzy

IPA/ˈrɪtsi/
KK[rˈɪtsi]IPA/ˈrɪtsi/

ritzy — adjective

  • ritzypositive
  • ritziercomparative
  • ritziestsuperlative

1. very expensive, stylish, and fashionable in a way that suggests wealth and socia

1.形容詞B2
釋義

very expensive, stylish, and fashionable in a way that suggests wealth and social status — used especially about places, events, or items that are designed to impress people.

例句

Elena booked a ritzy restaurant in the city centre for their tenth anniversary.

attributive use: ritzy + noun describing a place

The hotel lobby was so ritzy that Liam felt underdressed in his jeans.

predicative use: be + ritzy

同義詞
  • posh

    more common in British English; can describe people or places

  • fancy

    more general and neutral; less strong than ritzy

  • swanky

    similar informal tone; emphasises showing off

  • luxurious

    more formal; focuses on comfort and high quality rather than social status

反義詞
  • shabby

    opposite in appearance and condition

  • modest

    opposite in style and cost

文法句型

ritzy + noun

be + ritzy

用法筆記

This word is informal and sounds slightly dated or playful. It is not commonly used in formal writing. The subject is usually a place (restaurant, hotel, club), an event (party, gala), or an object (clothing, car, jewelry).

常見錯誤

❌That is a very ritzy idea.
✅That is a very fancy idea.
💡'ritzy' describes expensive, stylish things like places or objects, not abstract ideas.
❌She wore a ritzy dress to the office meeting.
✅She wore a ritzy dress to the awards ceremony.
💡'ritzy' fits better with glamorous social occasions than everyday work settings.