next-level

adjective

next-lev·​el ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce next-level (audio)
informal
: surpassing others : uncommonly good or impressive
But even though I love complaints and complainers, even though I am still technically a next-level complainer myself, a complainer who can elevate her complaints to a kind of art form …Heather Havrilesky
It's a testament to how good our coaches are at developing next-level players that we kind of expect we could lose a couple players to the Olympics.Sydney Baldwin

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The queue alone, set in Frankenstein manor, is worth seeing with richly detailed rooms and next-level animatronics. Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 2025 The waist belt itself is next-level in comfort and adjustability, thanks to its venting (which includes a mesh cover across the back pads to increase airflow) for the ups, as well as extra cinching for singletrack descents. Nikki Rohan, Outside Online, 23 May 2025 Filled with epic outdoor adventures and stunning landscapes, this Caribbean destination is ideal for a next-level escape in nature. AFAR Media, 23 May 2025 The collaboration of Taco Bell’s smoky Diablo Sauce and the cult-favorite hot honey, known for its spicy sweetness, aims to deliver a next-level dipping experience that's smoky, sweet, and fiery. Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for next-level

Word History

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-level was in 1995

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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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