high-class

• Qualifie quelque chose ou quelqu'un d'un niveau supérieur, distingué par une qualité, un style ou un statut social élevé.

Describes something that is of superior quality, style, or social status.

1. Pretentiously elegantB2informal

   Characterized by an exaggerated or affected display of elegance, often to impress others.

   D'une élégance prétentieuse

   • The restaurant had a high-class atmosphere, but the food was mediocre.
   • She spoke with a high-class accent that seemed forced.
   • The party was full of high-class decorations, but lacked genuine warmth.

   Synonymesaffectedchichiflashygrandiosehoity-toityla-di-daostentatiouspompouspretentiousshowy

   Antonymescommongaudytackyvulgar

2. Superior qualityB1formal

   Of the highest standard or quality; belonging to the upper social or economic class.

   de grande classe

   • They stayed at a high-class hotel in the city center.
   • The store sells only high-class merchandise.
   • He comes from a high-class family with a long history.

   Synonymesdeluxeeliteexclusivefirst-classfirst-ratehigh qualityluxuriouspremiumupmarketupscale

   Antonymescheapcommoninferiorlow-classpoor