adj

ritzy

RIHT-see

Ritzy (adj) means Expensively fashionable and luxurious, often to a showy degree. Example: “They stayed at a ritzy resort overlooking the bay.”

adj

Expensively fashionable and luxurious, often to a showy degree.

"They stayed at a ritzy resort overlooking the bay."

"It was too ritzy a restaurant for jeans and trainers."

How to use ritzy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFancy and expensive-looking, sometimes with a hint of "showing off."

Easily confused with

glitzy

Common pairings

ritzy hotel ritzy neighbourhood

Word forms

ritzier comparative, ritziest superlative

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Etymology

Named after the Ritz Hotels founded by César Ritz, with the "-y" adjective ending added; compare "glitzy," coined the same way.

Frequently asked questions

What does “ritzy” mean?

The word “ritzy” means expensively fashionable and luxurious, often to a showy degree. In plain terms, fancy and expensive-looking, sometimes with a hint of "showing off.".

How do you pronounce “ritzy”?

“Ritzy” is pronounced RIHT-see (/ˈɹɪtsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “ritzy” in a sentence?

Here is “ritzy” used in a sentence: “They stayed at a ritzy resort overlooking the bay.”

What part of speech is “ritzy”?

“Ritzy” is an adjective.