sterling

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ster-ling (2)

English Definition

British money; or of excellent quality.

Example Sentence

She has done a sterling job.

US IPA /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈstɜːlɪŋ/

excellent first-class genuine pure

poor inferior counterfeit