first-rate

[furst-reyt]

adjective

1. excellent; superb.

2. of the highest rank, rate, or class.

adverb

1. very well.

first-rate

adjective

1. of the best or highest rated class or quality

2. informal,  very good; excellent

adverb

1. not_standard,  very well; excellently

Word History and Origins

Origin of first-rate¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Related Words

• excellent 
• exceptional 
• high-quality 
• marvelous 
• outstanding 
• superb