high-class

American  

[hahy-klas, -klahs] / ˈhaɪˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /

adjective

1. of a type superior in quality or degree; first-rate.

   a high-class hotel.

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high-class British  

adjective

1. of very good quality; superior

   a high-class grocer

2. belonging to, associated with, or exhibiting the characteristics of an upper social class

   a high-class lady

   a high-class prostitute

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Etymology

Origin of high-class

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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

Their performances are usually small and private, and take place at high-class establishments which operate a no first-time customer policy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Arsenal's Rice will be the high-class hub of England's midfield, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa fighting for the number 10 position.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

According to Fifi, the alta sociedad, the high-class ladies of the oligarchy who form a kind of club, not unlike a country club, are delighted by this juicy bit of gossip.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

Related Words

• classy
• deluxe