sterling

sterling
adj
1. genuine, pure, unadulterated, un mingled, unalloyed; priceless, precious, exquisite; perfeet, flawless.
2. excellent, exceptional, superior, standout, outstanding, striking; superlative, supreme, transcendent, sovereign, the best; matchless, peerless, nonpareil, perfect, classic, first-class; choice, prime, select, very good, Australian Sl. bosker, Scot, and North Eng. braw; fine, admirable, worthy, estimable, notable.
3. first-rate, Inf. tiptop, Inf. A-l, Inf A number 1; extraordinary, very remarkable, Sl. bang-up, Inf. smashing, wonderful, splendid.

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