Topflight: meaning, definitions and examples

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topflight

 

[ ˈtɒpˌflaɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

highest quality

The term 'topflight' refers to something of the highest quality or rank, often used to describe elite or premier categories. This designation implies a standard of excellence that sets it apart from others. Topflight can be applied in various contexts, including describing teams, services, or products that are considered the best in their field. It conveys a sense of superiority and distinction.

Synonyms

elite, exclusive, first-rate, premium, superior.

Examples of usage

  • The topflight team won the championship.
  • She always seeks topflight services when traveling.
  • This restaurant offers a topflight dining experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "topflight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de primeira classe

🇮🇳 शीर्ष श्रेणी

🇩🇪 Spitzenklasse

🇮🇩 kelas atas

🇺🇦 вищий клас

🇵🇱 najwyższa klasa

🇯🇵 最高級

🇫🇷 de première classe

🇪🇸 de primera clase

🇹🇷 birinci sınıf

🇰🇷 최고급

🇸🇦 من الدرجة الأولى

🇨🇿 nejvyšší třída

🇸🇰 najvyššia trieda

🇨🇳 顶级

🇸🇮 najvišja kakovost

🇮🇸 efsta flokkur

🇰🇿 жоғары сынып

🇬🇪 უმაღლესი კლასის

🇦🇿 birinci dərəcə

🇲🇽 de primera clase

Etymology

The word 'topflight' combines 'top', denoting the highest position, with 'flight', which historically relates to a level or rank within a hierarchy. The term began to emerge in the early 20th century within English vernacular, particularly in sports and competitive contexts, where it was used to classify teams and athletes that stood out among their peers. Over time, 'topflight' broadened its usage to encompass any area where standards of excellence are recognized, including businesses, arts, and services, thus becoming synonymous with quality and prestige. Its popularity grew as it captured the cultural zeitgeist of striving for the best, reinforcing the notion that some individuals or products are simply out of reach for the average standard, underlining a social appreciation for elite status.