vornehm
Translation
distinguished, elegant, posh, noble
Examples
Sie wohnt in einer vornehmen Gegend.
She lives in a posh area.
Er hat eine sehr vornehme Art.
He has a very distinguished manner.
Das ist ein vornehmes Restaurant.
That is an elegant restaurant.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) posh ((noun)) a posh... That is a posh hotel.
((sth.)) is posh sth. is posh Her clothing is very posh.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elegant, noble, posh; Antonyms: common, plain, ordinary
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before) + 'nehmen' (to take). It originally signified being 'taken before' others, thus 'preferred' or 'distinguished'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is always 'vor' (in front) of the line because they are so distinguished and 'nehm' (taking, i.e., captivating).