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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In fact, many savers have too much cash, which sounds like a high-class problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Guardiola has also demonstrated how coaches and managers can remove high-class players from their orthodox positions to use them in roles no-one would have regarded as natural.
From BBC ● May 18, 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
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
"This is the high-class motel, la crème de la crème, not to get too gross. Everyone would know everyone else's cars here."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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