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51 Advanced words to sound POSH! Posh Alternatives To VERY-REALLY-SO Intensifiers (adverbs)

Rather (adverb) /’rɑːðə(r)/ quite/fairly; to some degree: It’s rather hot outside today, isn’t it? He was rather bored this morning in class.
Terribly (adverb) /’terəbli:/ very/so/really. I’m terribly hungry. It was terribly kind of you to help her.
Awfully (adverb) /’ɔːfəliː/ very/so/really. You’re awfully kind. It was awfully rude of you. He was awfully upset.
Jolly (good/bad) (adverb) /’dӡɒl.i:/ very/really/so. That was a jolly good party last night. It was a jolly bad weather yesterday. Jolly well. Used to emphasise something you are saying, especially when you are angry or annoyed: I’m jolly well going to tell your mother!
Utterly (adverb) /’ʌtəli:/ totally/completely. I was utterly devastated when he cancelled our date. She was utterly devastated when he cancelled the wedding.
Fairly /’feə.li:/ more than average, I was fairly convinced he was telling the truth.
Somewhat (adverbs) /’sʌmwɒt/ but less than very: I was somewhat concerned that she hadn’t called for a while.
Quite (adverb) /kwaIt/ More that average, less than very. These biscuits are quite tasty. We were quite thrilled to hear the Queen’s speech. Posh Adjectives
Splendid /’splendId/ excellent, or beautiful and impressive: What a splendid idea. We had a splendid day together.
Spiffing /’spIfIƞ/ very good excellent. You did a spiffing job organising the party. He looked rather spiffing.
Marvellous /’mɑːv(ə)ləs/ Amazing/excellent. The dinner was marvellous. He behaved marvelously. (Adverb)
Glorious /’glɔː.ri.əs/ very beautiful impressive or enjoyable. We had a glorious day. The wedding was glorious. What a glorious home you have.
Stupendous /stjuː’pen.dəs/ extremely large or impressive. They had a stupendous garden. The ball was stupendous.
Delicious /dI’lIʃ.əs/ to describe a situation or activity that gives you great pleasure. The gossip was delicious. My friend Sarah is one of the most Deliciously funny people you’ll ever meet. (Adverb)
Dashing /’dæʃ.Iƞ/ attractive, confident or elegant (To describe a man) You look dashing don’t you today!
Ravishing /’ræv.I.ʃIƞ/ extremely beautiful (To describe a woman) She looked absolutely ravishing in the red dress.
Extraordinary /Ik’strɔː.dIn.ər.i/ very unusual and special; wonderful/amazing. The views from my hotel were extraordinary! Posh (negative) Adjectives.
Atrocious /ə’trəʊ.ʃəs/ of very bad quality: His homework was atrocious. His behaviour after drinking too many beers was atrocious.
Abysmal /ə’bIz.məl/ very bad: The service at the restaurant was abysmal.
Ghastly /’gɑːst.li:/ very bad. The service at the restaurant was abysmal. The weather outside was beastly. Did you see her dress? It was absolutely ghastly!
Beastly /’biːst.li:/ unpleasant. The way he spoke to her was beastly.
Absurd /əb’s3ːd/ stupid foolish or wrong. Oh don’t be absurd there’s now way we’ll get there on time. Are you completely absurd? How much money did you spend?
Preposterous /prI’pɒs.tər.əs/ totally unreasonable in a way that it is shocking or annoying. To suggest that we shouldn’t have a holiday this year was absolutely preposterous! It is totally preposterous that we only have 162,000 subscribers! Random Posh Adjectives
Tight /taIt/ Drunk, intoxicated, inebriated. He was a little bit tight, don’t you think? I think he’s a little bit tight, too many beers if you ask me! Blotto /’blɒt.əʊ/ really drunk. (Slang) I am totally blotto, I have had so much champagne!
Seedy /’siːdiː/ to feel unwell. I’m feeling a little bit seedy. Posh Nouns
A Bind /BaInd/ to describe a problematic situation You could find yourself in. I’m in a bit of a bind, you don’t have £10 you could lend me? I’m in a bit of a bind and I could really do with some help.
A Bore /bɔːr/ A boring person. What a bore! Did you listen to him dinner last night? He is such a bore!
Pudding /’pʊd.Iƞ/ Sweet/Dessert/Afters. What did you have for pudding?
Pajamas /pə’dӡɑː.məz/ PJs-night clothes. I have cat pajamas!
Repartee /rep.ɑː’tiː/ Banter (quick/witty, funny conversation) There was a lot of repartee at the party last night.
Sitting/Drawing Room Lounge (where you watch tv on the sofa) The Queen sits in the drawing-room in Buckingham Palace.
Sofa /’səʊ.fə/ Settee/Couch. The Queen sits on her sofa to watch TV.
Napkin /’næp.kIn/ not “serviette” unless you are literally in France. Pass me the napkin, please.
A helping /’hel.pIƞ/ A serving of food. I had a very big helping of cheesecake.
Loo or lavatory /luː/. /’læv.ə.tər.i:/ Toilet/WC/Bathroom. Could you direct me to the lavatory, please?
Yonks /jɒƞks/ a long time/ages. I haven’t see you in yonks. I haven’t seen you for yonks. Posh Exclamations.
Gosh (oh gosh!) /gɒʃ/ Not God (oh dear/oh no) Oh gosh! Oh golly-gosh! Oh gosh! That’s wonderful news! Oh gosh, that’s very disappointing.
I say! Expressing surprise and pleasure. I say! What a lovely idea!
Bravo! /,brɑː’vəʊ/ Italian for well done. Bravo old chap!
God forbid. (also Heaven forbid) /gɒd/ /fə’bId/ a way of saying that you hope something does not happen. God forbid! She doesn’t pass the exam!
Oh Bugger /’bʌg.ər/ Oh dear/Oh no! Oh bugger! I forgot the time!
Nonsense /’nɒn.səns/ statements or beliefs you think are ridiculous or untrue. What nonsense!
Poppycock. /’pɒpi:kɒk/ Statements or beliefs you think are ridiculous or untrue. He was talking complete poppycock, I could not understand a word he was saying.
Codswallop /’kɒdz,wɒl.əp/ Statements or beliefs you think are ridiculous or untrue. Codswallop! I don’t believe you! The government were talking codswallop! Addressing people (Posh people) (Men addressing each other)
Old chap
Old chum
Old Sport
Old bean
Old fellow
A Darling /’dɑː.lIƞ/ affectionate term of address for a woman. How are you darling? A sweet/kind/thoughtful person. Your daughter is a darling!
Cheerio /,tʃIə.ri’əʊ/ Goodbye. Cheerio old chap! Have a spiffing day!