first-rate

[ furst-reyt ]

adjective

1. excellent; superb.
2. of the highest rank, rate, or class.

adverb

1. very well.

first-rate

adjective

1. of the best or highest rated class or quality
2. informal.
   very good; excellent

adverb

1. not_standard.
   very well; excellently

Word History and Origins

Origin of first-rate¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Related Words

• excellent
• exceptional
• high-quality
• marvelous
• outstanding
• superb