outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas 

outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Synonyms

• beat
• better
• eclipse
• exceed
• excel
• outdistance
• outdo
• outgun
• outmatch
• outshine
• outstrip
• overtop
• surpass
• top
• tower (over)
• transcend

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models.

She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.

Recent Examples on the Web

For the first time in this debut season for Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers were outclassed. —Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

Infinity Nikki even has a leveling system that bumps up the stats for common items, so they aren’t automatically outclassed. —Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024

Unfortunately for them, the afternoon ends in a 2-1 defeat for their side, and the same is also true for Chelsea, who are outplayed and outclassed by City, the 2-0 winners. —Stuart James, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024

In act one, Miyagi-Do starts off poorly, outclassed by the Iron Dragons and their team of international fighters, including a three-time champ for a sensei. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

outclass

verb

out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas 

: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class