outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas 

outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Synonyms of outclass

• surpass
• exceed
• better
• eclipse
• top

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models.

She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.

Recent Examples on the Web

Almost every fan inside the 72,000-capacity Arrowhead Stadium who braved the extreme heat went home happy after the team outclassed Denver 31-10. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The Week 0 win against Hawaii was much needed, but the Cardinal were outclassed, as expected, in a 45-6 loss to Miami in Week 1. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

It is outclassed by both modern and older-generation peers, which is embarrassing. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Russell outclassed him for 12 rounds, dropping him in the final frame before coasting to a lopsided unanimous decision victory. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outclass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass

Kids Definition

outclass

verb

out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas 

: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class