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

"He's a multiple Group 1 winner so he's going to carry a lot more weight, but he's going to carry it because he's a very high-class horse," O'Brien said.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

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

Then the problem was taken up of how I might establish a connection with the high-class boarding house run by Camille “Pop” Prior at 8 Scroope Terrace.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

Related Words

• classy
• deluxe