high-class
Americanadjective
adjective
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of very good quality; superior
a high-class grocer
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belonging to, associated with, or exhibiting the characteristics of an upper social class
a high-class lady
a high-class prostitute
Etymology
Origin of high-class
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Two years ago, Eli Lilly faced some high-class problems.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
In fact, many savers have too much cash, which sounds like a high-class problem.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Gina: Easy to see why connections have earmarked a Grand National for this high-class former Brown Advisory winner but hard to see how he can figure off the back of this season's body of work.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
By contrast, as the tense, excitable Jake, Law doesn’t generate much warmth, or make you believe he’s actually capable of opening a high-class midtown restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
He added, on some slow-processed afterthought, that Wellesley College was a very high-class college.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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