Standard Lemma guide

upmarket

adj · adv · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Designed for customers with a high income.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: economics, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Towards the more expensive end of the market.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To render or become upmarket.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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4

adjective

Meaning 4

designed for consumers with high incomes- New Yorker

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he turned up in well-cut clothes...and upmarket felt hats

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: downmarket

History

Etymology

From up- + market.