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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Wilde, meanwhile, soars to ever greater professional heights, writes more drama, infiltrates more high-class drawing rooms and maintains a Zelig-like presence at the great events of his prolonged day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Two years ago, Eli Lilly faced some high-class problems.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
But it looks like being a high-class field that will include defending champion Eileen Gu and Beijing 2022 silver medallist Tess Ledeux of France.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 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
To make weight in anything but high-class stakes races, jockeys had to keep their weight to no more than 114 pounds.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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