person who is a cut above the rest; outstanding person
Refers to someone who is exceptionally skilled or talented, standing out from others. Often used in contexts praising mastery or superior ability.
He is truly a craftsman worthy of being called a cut above the rest.
The audience gasped at the skill of the outstanding performer.
名人 refers to a master or expert in a field, while 名人上手 emphasizes being a cut above others, often with a nuance of exceptional talent.
上手 means 'skillful' or 'good at something', but 名人上手 is a compound noun describing a person of superior ability, not an adjective.
Compound of 名人 (master, expert) and 上手 (skillful, good at). The combination reinforces the idea of exceptional skill and superiority.