good-class
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of a high social or educational standing: "good-class" describes a person who is well-educated or from a respected family background.
- Of superior quality: "good-class" can also describe an object or item that is of an excellent or top-tier standard.
Usage Examples
- Of a person:
- She comes from a good-class family, known for their integrity and learning. (Describing a person from a well-educated, respected family.)
- Of an object:
- They purchased a good-class automobile that was both reliable and luxurious. (Referring to a vehicle of high quality.)
Advanced Usage
"good-class neighborhood": an area known for its high standards of living, safety, and respectable residents.
- They moved to a good-class neighborhood with excellent schools. (A desirable residential area.)
"good-class education": a high-quality education, often associated with prestigious institutions.
- He received a good-class education at a renowned university. (A superior academic training.)
Variants and Related Words
Good (adj): of a high quality or standard.
- That is a good book. (A book that is enjoyable or well-written.)
Class (n): a set or category of things having some property in common; a social rank.
- She belongs to the upper class. (A high social group.)
Synonyms
High-class: of superior quality or status.
- They stayed at a high-class hotel. (A luxurious accommodation.)
Upper-class: belonging to the highest social group.
- He was born into an upper-class family. (A family of high social standing.)
Related Idioms
Class act: a person or thing that is exceptionally good or stylish.
- She handled the situation with grace; she's a real class act. (A person of admirable quality.)
Cut from a different cloth: to be of a different, often superior, character or background.
- He is cut from a different cloth than his peers, coming from a good-class family. (Possessing a distinct, elevated upbringing.)