high-class
Of superior quality
High-class describes things of superior quality, elegance, or social standing: a high-class restaurant, high-class clientele.
It suggests refinement and exclusivity, often with a price tag to match.
The term can carry a whiff of snobbery or be used ironically: That's a real high-class problem to have.
Restricted to enrolled participants
- VIPNotable, for short
- gatedHaving a barrier entrance
- selectiveChoosing with care
- privateRestricted to certain parties
restricted · insider · cloistered · rarefied · inaccessible · prestigious · discriminating · concierge
Improved through nurture
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
discerning · genteel · courtly · urbane · sophisticated · cosmopolitan · chic · stylish
Splendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- ornateElaborately decorated
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- decadentSelf-indulgent, often corruptly
extravagant · palatial · magnificent · splendid · resplendent · gilded · grandiose · ostentatious
Titled ruling class
- bluebloodPerson of noble birth
- patricianHighborn Roman elite
- gentryHighborn but not noble
- peerageSystem of noble ranks
aristocrat · nobleman · noblewoman · duke · duchess · countess · baron · viscount
Abundance of money
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- caviarCured fish eggs
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- penthouseTop-floor luxury apartment
yacht · designer · couture · jewelry · diamonds · manor · villa · butler
High in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- reputableHaving a good name
acclaimed · respected · illustrious · celebrated · prominent · honorable · preeminent · venerable
Having special advantages
- socialiteProminent figure in fashionable circles
- plutocratRuler through wealth
- magnateWealthy business leader
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
establishment · dynasty · oligarchy · gentlefolk · jet-set · glitterati · intelligentsia · cognoscenti
members-only
Restricted to enrolled participants
private · restricted · insider · cloistered · rarefied · inaccessible · prestigious · discriminating · concierge · reserved
cultivated
Improved through nurture
tasteful · discerning · genteel · courtly · urbane · sophisticated · cosmopolitan · chic · stylish · suave
sumptuous
Splendidly rich and costly
decadent · extravagant · palatial · magnificent · splendid · resplendent · gilded · grandiose · ostentatious · baroque
nobility
Titled ruling class
peerage · aristocrat · nobleman · noblewoman · duke · duchess · countess · baron · viscount · marquess
affluence
Abundance of money
penthouse · yacht · designer · couture · jewelry · diamonds · manor · villa · butler · valet
eminent
High in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
reputable · acclaimed · respected · illustrious · celebrated · prominent · honorable · preeminent · venerable · decorated
privileged
Having special advantages
- socialiteProminent figure in fashionable circles
- plutocratRuler through wealth
- magnateWealthy business leader
tycoon · establishment · dynasty · oligarchy · gentlefolk · jet-set · glitterati · intelligentsia · cognoscenti · power-broker
high-classlow-grade
Of poor quality
inferior · low-quality · second-rate · substandard · second-class
high-classlow-class
Of inferior social position
lower-class · plebeian · lowborn · downmarket · underclass