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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Henley’s game is built on next-level ball striking and the penchant to get hot with his putter. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 Somehow, the always-stunning multi-hyphenate had onlookers' jaws dropping with her next-level red carpet look. Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025 For a next-level adventure, Cape Yacht Charters offers luxury yacht and speedboat experiences. Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 That says enough about his ability, production and next-level potential. David Ubben, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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