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

Wales was far stronger than the all-local team that was thrashed 73-0 by South Africa last November in Cardiff, and still outclassed. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

But in the semifinals, England squandered a late 1-0 lead to Lionel Messi and Argentina, and France — a tournament favorite —was outclassed 2-0 by Spain. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

In the semifinal, however, they were outclassed, outrun, and left stunned by a Spanish team that had mastered the art of moving the ball with pace and accuracy. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Leader and follower Why would China, with prospects in space technology far outclassing those of Russia, seem so eager to partner with a lesser power in these kinds of programs? — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 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