HIGH-CLASS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

high-class

adjective

ˈhī-ˈklas

Definition of high-class

as in excellent

of the very best kind had some surprisingly high-class food at the church supper

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Recent Examples of high-class Polly Adler has worked long and hard to build up her high-class brothel business. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026 And while most fans will not enjoy access to West Wing restrooms, White is promising high-class temporary facilities for the 4,000-plus spectators. — Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026 The plot is high-class soap opera, offered at a time when most composers were avoiding any subject that glamorized the bourgeoisie. — Russell Platt, New Yorker, 20 May 2026 To catch his targeted audience’s attention, Clark used high-class women to create a draw. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-class

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Adjective

Rocket is known for its excellent customer service and easy-to-use website and mobile app.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Bagworm is excellent and I am thrilled Oscilloscope will be bringing this cinematic fever dream to a theater near you.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

The resort provides a hiking guide—Nafea Abdeljalil was wonderful—and of course transport.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Those programs collectively play superb baseball, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to draft calls.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
La Roja did a superb job limiting the touches of world-class striker Kylian Mbappe, with the Spanish midfield being the unsung heroes of the first half.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Hargrave then had three terrific seasons in Philadelphia, where Jonathan Gannon — the Packers’ defensive coordinator — was the Eagles’ coordinator for two years.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Kuechly, Rivera and Newton teamed up on the terrific Panthers teams of the 2010s.

— Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

The acoustics are much changed, but audiences probably will notice the improved seating and lovely lighting even more.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
That’s a lovely, melancholy sentiment Star City uses to deliver a season-best episode full of character moments that feel properly FAM.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

Naturally, minds will go back to 1986, when Argentina beat England 2-1 and Diego Maradona scored arguably the greatest World Cup goal of all-time.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
And the greatest Golden Boot chase in World Cup history as greats Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Haaland and Kane rose like giants.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

As far as tech goes, there’s a 65-inch Samsung smart television with streaming capabilities and a Marshall speaker with quite a fabulous sound system at the marble work desk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
There’s so many interactions between us and fabulous accidents that just happen.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of fabulous

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