first-rate

/ˌˈfʌrst ˌˈreɪt/
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Definitions of first-rate
  1. adjective
    of the highest quality
    “a first-rate golfer”
    synonyms: A-one, ace, crack, super, tiptop, top-notch, topnotch, tops
    superior
    of high or superior quality or performance
  2. adverb
    quite well
    “she doesn't feel first-rate today”
    synonyms: very well
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