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ritzy

ritz·y [ rítsee ] (comparative ritz·i·er, superlative ritz·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
expensively stylish: expensively stylish and elegant ( informal )

[Early 20th century. <Ritz, name given to luxurious hotels established by César Ritz (1850-1918), Swiss-born entrepreneur]

ritz·i·ly adverb
ritz·i·ness noun
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