high-class

adjective
UK: /ˌhaɪ ˈklɑːs/
US: /ˌhaɪ ˈklæs/

  1. Belonging to or characteristic of the highest social class.

    1. She wants a high-class boyfriend to show off to her friends.
    2. The hotel attracted a high-class clientele known for their wealth and sophistication.

  2. Of very good quality; superior.

    1. This is a high-class restaurant; the food is delicious.
    2. He bought a high-class watch as a gift for his father's retirement party.

Synonyms

posh upscale superior elite

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "high-class" in English means: Belonging to or characteristic of the highest social class., Of very good quality; superior..

The phonetic transcription of "high-class" is /ˌhaɪ ˈklɑːs/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ ˈklæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "high-class": posh, upscale, superior, elite.

Example usage of "high-class": "She wants a high-class boyfriend to show off to her friends.". More examples on the page.