noun
- plural of poshness; the quality or state of being elegant, fashionable, or of high social status
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The poshnesses of the different neighborhoods were immediately apparent to the real estate agent.
- She admired the poshnesses displayed in the luxury hotel's decor.
- The restaurant's various poshnesses—from the linens to the silverware—impressed all the guests.
- Despite their wealth, they rejected the poshnesses that typically came with their social circle.
- The designer highlighted the poshnesses of each collection in the fashion show.