high-class

[hahy-klas, -klahs]

adjective

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

   a high-class hotel.

high-class

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-class¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Related Words

• classy 
• deluxe