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

That showed in the second half when they were outclassed by a rampant England side. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Six days ago, the Las Vegas Aces outclassed the Valkyries in front of their home crowd. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 June 2026

But the Wild had designs on competing for a Stanley Cup, and with the exception of one game they were outclassed by a Colorado Avalanche team that looked like the real deal in a 4-1, second-round series victory. — John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026

Every role player on the Timberwolves outclassed the Nuggets, making Denver look old and slow. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 May 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