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
It remains to be seen how much longer he will include Henderson, so the former Liverpool captain must produce high-class performances with Brentford consistently to stop eyebrows being raised further.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
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
Anker’s was low-class enough so that the drinks were cheap, but high-class enough so that you didn’t have to worry about someone picking a fight or throwing up on you.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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