adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a standard that ranks among the best in the world.

   "Chris Green remarks that this "world-class gateway to London and the UK still looks as good as new", [...]."

2. 2
   Extraordinary in degree. informal

   "A world-class idiot"

Adjective

1. 1
   ranking above all others wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"One must practice every day in order to become a world-class athlete."

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