First-class
What it means
Of the highest quality, skill, or standard.
Reach for it when praising quality or skill at the highest level without needing a numerical rating
The small workshop provides first-class repairs at fair prices.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when high quality should sound conversational
Careful Top-notch weakens the authority of formal accreditation.
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professional
Fits when strong measured approval is enough
Careful Excellent lacks the ranking and polish of first-class.
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professional
Fits when the result clearly exceeds peers
Careful Outstanding requires a comparison rather than simple adequacy.
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professional
Fits when performance compares credibly with global leaders
Careful World-class is a much stronger claim needing evidence.
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formal
Fits when craft or execution deserves polished praise
Careful Superb can sound ceremonious in a quick note.
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literary
Fits when warm elevated delight suits the voice
Careful Splendid can sound quaint in technical copy.
Opposites 3
- second-rate
- inferior
- poor
Common phrases 3
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first-class service
The hostel offered first-class service at a modest price.
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first-class work
The apprentice produced first-class work on the repair.
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first-class facilities
The center combines first-class facilities with free access.
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