Definition of classy
classier;
classiest
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Examples of classy in a Sentence
the classiest nightclub in Madrid
The spa boasts some very classy clients.
Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.
Recent Examples of classy from the Web
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Now balance that classy feeling of old-style cocktails and art with a plate of their Fresh Potato Chips, which are gloriously bathed in cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions and tomato relish.
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The Rangers white uniforms with red lettering are classic and classy.
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The scene in East Hampton looked like a laid-back but upscale lesbian wedding: clean, classy, and seemingly pulled off without a major meltdown.
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The scene in East Hampton looked like a laid-back but upscale lesbian wedding: clean, classy, and seemingly pulled off without a major meltdown.
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But according to the parenting blog Scary Mommy, their classy date quickly (d)evolved into a tipsu shopping spree at a nearby Target store.
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Therefore, this: There are classy ways to leave and ways that can haunt you down the road.
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Not only does her wild-and-crazy character get the bulk of the good lines, but Hall, Latifah and Smith -- pros, all -- are smart enough, and classy enough, to recognize her talent and get out of her way.
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Car shows are always a hit in summer, but Forest Grove's ever-classy Concours d'Elegance takes classic car appreciation to the next level.
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Origin and Etymology of classy
classy Synonyms
Synonyms
elegant, courtly, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tastefulAntonyms
dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylishRelated Words
august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, monumental, noble, ornate, proud, regal, rich, royal, splendid, superb; artful, genteel, polished, sophisticated; classic, conservative, exquisite, quiet, restrained, simple, understated; aristocratic, patrician; à la mode (also a la mode), chic, fashionable, in, modish, posh, sharp, sleek, smart, snappy, stylish, swagger, swank (or swanky); affected, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, recherchéNear Antonyms
cheesy, coarse, crude, flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, grotesque, loud, raffish, splashy, tacky, tawdry, ticky-tacky (also ticky-tack); rough-edged, rough-hewn, rude, trashy, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgarCLASSY Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of classy for English Language Learners
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: having qualities that make someone or something special and attractive
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: showing impressive character : very good, kind, etc.
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