quality

n

1. characteristic, property, attribute; distinction, note, mark, cachet, feature, trait, grace, virtue; idiosyncrasy, singularity, eccentricity, peculiarity, quirk, oddity; character, nature, kind, grade, sort, condition; complexion, tone, mood, cast; turn, bent, style; detail, particular, point, element; personality, temperament, disposition; tendency, bias, leaning, propensity, proclivity, penchant, proneness, predilection, predisposition, inbred or innate attribute, streak; endowment, gift, talent, genius; faculty, knack, ability, capability; specialty, stock in trade, badge, earmark, trademark; forte, Sl. bag, Sl. thing, Sl. trick; strong point or suit, talking or selling point; merit, asset, advantage.

2. superiority, excellence, Sl. class; eminence, preeminence, distinction, greatness, nobility, transcendence; fineness, worth, value; supremacy, perfection, certain something, Fr. je ne sais quoi.

3. high station, high degree, high rank; elevated social position, standing, social status; dignity, grandeur, importance, influence; fame, notability; precedence, caste, blue blood.

4. aristocracy, gentry, nobility, patriciate, (in Britain) peerage; elite, privileged class, dominant class, ruling class, upper class, the high and mighty, Inf. upper crust, gentility; meritocracy, the best and the brightest; high society, Fr. haul monde. beau monde, fashionable society; social elite, clique, coterie, jet set, the beautiful people.