upper-class
adjectiveUK /ˌʌp.əˈklɑːs/
US /ˌʌp.ɚˈklæs/
Belonging to the group of people who are the richest and most powerful.
She grew up in an upper-class family with a big house and private tutors.
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2. The social group made up of the richest and most powerful people.
The upper class often sends its children to expensive private schools.
3. Typical of or suited to rich and powerful people.
The hotel had an upper-class feel with marble floors and fine dining.
4. In sports, a class above others in skill or rank.
The team showed upper-class skill and won the championship easily.