class act

Paragon of dignity

A class act is someone or something of exceptional quality, grace, or professionalism.

The phrase often describes people who handle difficult situations with dignity: She was a real class act about the whole thing.

It can also apply to performances, organizations, or anything impressively first-rate: That restaurant is a class act from start to finish.

Related
  • poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
  • charmAttractive personal quality
  • dignityInnate personal worth
  • graceEffortless beauty of motion
  • courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior

respect · decorum · excellence · stand-up guy · moral compass · integrity · sportsmanship · role model · good egg · nonpareil · humility · heart of gold · paragon · gold standard · top shelf · finesse · professionalism · virtuoso

Categories
Opposites
social refinement and behavior

class actboor

Rude, insensitive person

lout · slob · lowlife · creep · cad

moral character and integrity

class actlowlife

Disreputable, despicable person

scoundrel · villain · snake · rat · sleaze

quality and excellence

class actclassless

Without social divisions

disgrace · bush league · low-rent · bottom of the barrel · train wreck

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G