ritz
Showy luxurious display
Ritz means glamorous elegance or ostentatious luxury, often with a hint of pretension.
To put on the ritz is to make a show of wealth or sophistication.
The word derives from the Ritz hotels, synonymous with opulence since the early twentieth century.
As a verb, to ritz someone is to snub them or act superior: Don't ritz me just because you got promoted. (Capitalized Ritz is the hotel brand or trademark.)
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- sumptuousnessExtreme costly elegance
grandeur · affluence · decadence · plushness · indulgence · pampering · exclusivity · comfort
Cultured elegance and complexity
- refinementElegance of manner
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- classGrouping by shared traits
style · chic · poise · finesse · panache · taste · dignity · debonair
Superior select group
- statusOne's relative position
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
eminence · stature · esteem · prominence · nobility · influence · five-star · upscale
Decorative metallic flecks
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- limelightCenter of public notice
gowns · sequins · starlet · diva · fashion · photoshoots · runway · designer
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
sumptuousness · grandeur · affluence · decadence · plushness · indulgence · pampering · exclusivity · comfort · wealth
sophistication
Cultured elegance and complexity
- refinementElegance of manner
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- polishSmooth by rubbing
class · style · chic · poise · finesse · panache · taste · dignity · debonair · suavity
elite
Superior select group
- statusOne's relative position
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
renown · eminence · stature · esteem · prominence · nobility · influence · five-star · upscale · posh
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
limelight · gowns · sequins · starlet · diva · fashion · photoshoots · runway · designer · tuxedo
ritzmodesty
Absence of vanity
simplicity · plainness · austerity · spareness · frugality
Absence of showiness
down-to-earth · humility · authenticity · genuineness · folksiness
ritzsqualor
Dirty, degraded living conditions
shabbiness · seediness · dinginess · pokiness · grubbiness
- The RitzFamously luxurious hotel
- putting on the ritzActing extravagantly fancy
- put on the RitzAct ostentatiously wealthy
- ritz crackersButtery branded snack wafers