high-quality

American  

[hahy-kwol-i-tee] / ˈhaɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

adjective

1. adhering to an excellent standard of measure; of superior quality.

   Education depends on high-quality teachers and materials in our schools.

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Etymology

Origin of high-quality

First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )

Example Sentences

“In our view, the more compelling opportunity sits in high-quality developers such as Wildcat,” Euroz Hartleys says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The players traded frames before Allen constructed his third century of a high-quality affair to move 12-11 ahead.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Ackman plans to buy high-quality growth stocks for the new fund.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“Not all of the kitchens have the equipment to put the ribs out in a consistent, high-quality way,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Joanie lent me some high-quality pencils and glossy paper since I helped her out with clean-up after the card tournament debacle, so I can draw whenever I want.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
• first-rate
• prime
• quality
• superior