upper-class

adjective
UK: /ˌʌp.ərˈklɑːs/
US: /ˌʌp.ərˈklæs/

  1. Belonging to the group of people in society who are rich and have a high social position.

    1. She is from an upper-class family.
    2. The upper-class neighborhood was known for its large houses and manicured lawns.

Synonyms

wealthy affluent elite aristocracy
upper-class noun

  1. The group of people in a society who are rich and have a high social position.

    1. The upper-class has a lot of money.
    2. Many believe the upper-class benefits disproportionately from current tax policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "upper-class" is /ˌʌp.ərˈklɑːs/ in British English and /ˌʌp.ərˈklæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upper-class": wealthy, affluent, elite, aristocracy.

Example usage of "upper-class": "She is from an upper-class family.". More examples on the page.