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Definitions

five-star

[fahyv-stahr] / ˈfaɪvˈstɑr /

ADJECTIVE

capital

Synonyms

STRONG

best champion choice crack dandy fine first fly great prime top

WEAK

delightful deluxe excellent famous first-class first-rate splendid superb top-notch world-class

Antonyms

STRONG

bad inferior least poor second-rate worst

WEAK

low-class minor

ADJECTIVE

dandy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

first-rate marvelous nifty splendid terrific

STRONG

capital cool fly grand great keen model prime swell

WEAK

exemplary famous first-class glorious groovy hunky-dory neat peachy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad insignificant ordinary poor

STRONG

inferior

WEAK

second-rate unacceptable

ADJECTIVE

fine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished admirable attractive beautiful cool elegant exceptional expensive exquisite fashionable first-rate great handsome lovely magnificent neat outstanding pleasant rare refined smart solid splendid striking subtle superior well-made

STRONG

aces capital choice crack dandy mean select top

WEAK

enjoyable first-class first-string gilt-edged gnarly good-looking not too shabby ornate showy skillful supreme top-notch unreal wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common disagreeable drab homely humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular shabby ugly unattractive unexceptional unrefined

STRONG

second-rate

WEAK

coarse

ADJECTIVE

first-class

Synonyms

WEAK

excellent exclusive finest first-rate prime quality shipshape superior tiptop top-drawer top-notch topflight

ADJECTIVE

first-class/first-rate

Synonyms

WEAK

capital choice dandy fine first-string in class by itself prime shipshape sound supreme tiptop top top-notch very good

Antonyms

WEAK

bad inferior lesser poor second-class/second-rate

ADJECTIVE

high-quality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excellent finest first-rate prime quality superior

STRONG

exclusive

WEAK

shipshape tiptop top-drawer top-notch topflight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

low-quality shoddy

STRONG

budget cheap

ADJECTIVE

loftiest

Synonyms

WEAK

apical capital chief crack crowning culminating dominant elite excellent fine finest first first-class first-rate foremost greatest head highest lead leading maximal maximum outside paramount preeminent primary prime principal ruling sovereign superior supreme tiptop top-drawer top-notch topmost upmost upper uppermost

ADJECTIVE

superior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable exceptional first-rate good high-caliber preferable remarkable superhuman

STRONG

above capital choice dandy exclusive expert fine major over premium primary senior

WEAK

a cut above deluxe distinguished exceeding famous finer first-class first-string good quality grander high-class more advanced more skillful noteworthy of higher rank overlying paramount predominant preferred prevailing superincumbent surpassing unrivalled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detestable normal ordinary unremarkable usual

STRONG

bad inferior low-class minor poor secondary unimportant

WEAK

below humble lower meek

ADJECTIVE

top

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominant elite excellent finest leading preeminent primary principal

STRONG

capital chief crack crowning culminating fine first head lead maximum outside prime ruling sovereign superior tiptop upper

WEAK

apical first-class first-rate foremost greatest loftiest maximal paramount supreme top-drawer top-notch topmost uppermost

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior poor secondary subordinate unimportant

STRONG

below least lower minor submissive

WEAK

low lowest second-rate

ADJECTIVE

topmost

Synonyms

WEAK

apical capital chief crack crowning culminating dominant elite excellent fine finest first first-class first-rate foremost greatest head highest lead leading loftiest maximal maximum outside paramount preeminent primary prime principal ruling sovereign superior supreme tiptop top-drawer top-notch upmost upper uppermost

ADJECTIVE

top-notch

Synonyms

WEAK

A-1 ace blue-chip choice excellent fine first-class first-string highest quality in a class all by itself prime quality sound superior supreme tiptop top-level uppermost very best very good

Example Sentences

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The distinction is reserved for "exceptional" five-star hotels that meet a dozen criteria, including a prime location, tailor-made service, and "legendary status linked to historical significance or famous guests".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Italy's highest court has ruled a five-star Dolomites hotel was acting lawfully when it refused to provide tap water to a tourist.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

It’s OK to enjoy your life, feel comfortable that you have savings, and take those five-star vacations, if you can afford them.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The former five-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon High is still growing into his career, especially after surgery for a congenital heart defect derailed his brief college experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Compared to Robben Island, we were in a five-star hotel.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

five-star

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