first-rate meaning and definition

FIRST-RATE adjective

Definition of first-rate (adjective)

1. of the highest quality
   • "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop condition"; "she is absolutely tops"
   • synonyms: ace, A-one, crack, super, tiptop, topnotch, top-notch, tops

FIRST-RATE adverb

Definition of first-rate (adverb)

1. quite well
   • "she doesn't feel first-rate today"
   • synonyms: very well