Definitions

class act

ADJECTIVE

gifted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished brilliant capable skilled smart

WEAK

able adroit clever expert got it have on the ball have smarts have the goods hot hotshot ingenious mad masterly phenomenal shining at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull inept stupid unable unintelligent

WEAK

incapable untalented

Example Sentences

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Ever the class act, Mr. Scott played along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

“He’s such a class act, it’s just so impressive,” Skenes said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Yeah, we're talking about a class act here.

From Salon • May 7, 2025

Nuno called his skipper a "talented player" who is "fantastic", while Nevin said he is a "class act".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

“This guy here is a class act, a gentleman. There’s no need for any handcuffs.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson