Upper-class
(adjective)
Belonging to the highest social class; having high social status and wealth.
Origin:
The phrase "upper class" refers to the social class that is typically associated with wealth, education, and high social status. this term is derived from the latin word "classis" meaning "a group of people" and the word "upper" which refers to a higher or superior group of people. it is used to indicate the social class of people who are considered to be wealthy and have high social status. .
Examples:
- He was raised in an upper-class family and went to prestigious schools.
- The city's upper-class neighborhoods are full of large houses and expensive cars.
- She wanted to marry into upper-class society and moved to the city.
- He had an upper-class accent and was well-educated.
- The upper-class society was very exclusive and only a select few were accepted.