next-level

adjective

next-lev·​el ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce next-level (audio)
informal
: surpassing others : uncommonly good or impressive
But even though I love complaints and complainers, even though I am still technically a next-level complainer myself, a complainer who can elevate her complaints to a kind of art form …Heather Havrilesky
It's a testament to how good our coaches are at developing next-level players that we kind of expect we could lose a couple players to the Olympics.Sydney Baldwin

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But this year the celebrations will be next-level: Some 3 million people are expected to attend WorldPride 2025, happening from May 17 through June 8. Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 There are stops that showcase Switzerland's next-level commitment to sustainability, including in Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Discover the crème de la crème for next-level curls, below. Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024 With a sleek, hose-free design and intuitive experience, this system delivers next-level recovery. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for next-level 

Word History

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-level was in 1995

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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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