Definitions:

1. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something noun
   • each town has a quality all its own
2. a degree or grade of excellence or worth noun
   • the quality of students has risen
3. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone noun
   • the quality of mercy is not strainedShakespeare
4. high social status noun
   • A person of quality would not behave uncouthly.
5. of high social status adjective
   • people of quality

Synonyms:

• caliber
• calibre
• character
• choice
• lineament
• prime
• prize
• select
• timber