upmarket

/ʌpˈmɑrkɪt/
adjective
  1. Designed for or appealing to wealthy or sophisticated customers; high-end.
    • The hotel is very upmarket, with marble floors and a private spa.
    • She bought an upmarket handbag that cost more than her rent.
    • They opened an upmarket restaurant that serves only organic ingredients.
adverb
  1. Toward a more expensive or exclusive market or area.
    • The neighborhood is moving upmarket as new luxury apartments are built.
    • The brand decided to reposition itself upmarket to attract wealthier clients.
    • They moved upmarket when they started selling designer clothes.
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