adjective
high-quality
HY KWOL-i-tee
High-quality (adjective) means Made or done to a very good standard, using good materials or careful work, so that it performs well and lasts. Example: “The shop stocks high-quality wool from three local mills.”
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Made or done to a very good standard, using good materials or careful work, so that it performs well and lasts.
"The shop stocks high-quality wool from three local mills."
"Patients deserve high-quality care wherever they live."
How to use high-quality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell made, and it shows.
When to use it
Neutral; heavily used in marketing, where it has been drained of much meaning.
Memory tip
Quality on its own, as in a quality product, informally means the same thing in British English.
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Common pairings
high-quality ingredients
high-quality care
high-quality images
consistently high quality
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Is high-quality hyphenated?
Yes, when it comes before the noun: high-quality materials. After a linking verb write it as two words: the materials are of high quality, or simply the materials are high quality.
What is the difference between high-quality and premium?
High-quality describes how well something is made. Premium is a market position implying a higher price and often a more exclusive brand. Something can be genuinely high-quality without being premium, and expensive premium goods are not always well made.
Can you say very high-quality?
Yes, that is normal English, though it is a weak phrase. Naming what makes it good, such as full-grain leather or hand-finished, tells the reader far more.
What is the meaning of high-quality?
"high-quality" (adjective) means made or done to a very good standard, using good materials or careful work, so that it performs well and lasts.
