gehoben
Translation
upscale, sophisticated, refined, formal
Examples
Er spricht eine gehobene Sprache.
He speaks a sophisticated language.
Sie wohnen in einer gehobenen Gegend.
They live in an upscale neighborhood.
Das Restaurant hat eine gehobene Atmosphäre.
The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is upscale ((sth.)) is upscale The restaurant's ambiance is very upscale.
a sophisticated ((noun)) a sophisticated ((noun)) She speaks a sophisticated language.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sophisticated, upscale, refined; Antonyms: simple, common, ordinary
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'heben' (to lift). Literally 'lifted', implying a level above the ordinary.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'lifted' (gehoben) above the everyday standard, making it upscale or sophisticated.