ritzy

ritzy Definition

☆ ritzy (rit′sē)

adjective ritz′i·er, ritz′i·est

Slang luxurious, fashionable, elegant, etc.: often ironic

Etymology: after the Ritz hotels founded by César Ritz (1850-1918), Swiss hotel owner

ritzy Related Forms

ritz′i·ness noun

ritzy* Synonyms

modif.

ritzy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

restaurant: In the 1950s, ritzy restaurants wanted a better way for their well-off customers to pay for dinner.
shop: Bracing fresh air and breathtaking views, combine with a traditional village atmosphere and a range of ritzy shops and brasseries.
town: Zarauz is a ritzy northern Spanish coastal town, only 15km west of San Sebastian, about 85 km from Pamplona.

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