upscale Meaning & Definition
What Does Upscale Mean?
As an adjective, upscale means Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers. As a verb, it means To increase in size, to scale up.
Upscale: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌpskeɪl/ |
| Synonyms | upmarket |
| Comparative / superlative | more upscale, most upscale |
| Verb forms | upscales, upscaling, upscaled |
Upscale Definition (Adjective)
- Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers.
Upscale as a Verb
- To increase in size, to scale up.
Adjective
- Marked by wealth or quality; high-class; upmarket.
2002 "This strategy [of rotating the garage with respect to the street] has become popular in many upscale housing developments nationwide primarily becaues it de-emphasizes the garage and makes the house look more like their traditional counterparts from the turn of the last century." — Sarah Susanka, Not So Big Solutions for Your Home
Synonyms of Upscale
Upscale synonyms and antonyms →Upscale in a Sentence
2002 "This strategy [of rotating the garage with respect to the street] has become popular in many upscale housing developments nationwide primarily becaues it de-emphasizes the garage and makes the house look more like their traditional counterparts from the turn of the last century." — Sarah Susanka, Not So Big Solutions for Your Home
Word Forms & Grammar
upscale (comparative more upscale, superlative most upscale)
upscale (third-person singular simple present upscales, present participle upscaling, simple past and past participle upscaled)
Words That Rhyme With Upscale
Origin of Upscale
From up + scale, 1966 (adjective), 1963 (verb).[1]
Frequently Asked Questions About Upscale
Is upscale an adjective or a verb?
Upscale is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for upscale?
Words with a similar meaning to upscale include upmarket. See the full list of upscale synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of upscale?
The past tense of upscale is upscaled. The present participle is upscaling.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of upscale?
The comparative form is more upscale and the superlative form is most upscale.