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

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

The club’s shortcomings were particularly evident in the Arsenal loss, as Mateo Kovačić and Nico O’Reilly were outclassed all afternoon. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Unveiled this week alongside the Pixel 11 and Pixel Tag, the Pixel Watch 5 could change that—and potentially outclass the Galaxy Watch 9. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

In a game where the Giants were completely outclassed, the end result was a 7-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 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