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adjective \ˈkla-sē\

Definition of classy

classier

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classiest

  1. :  having or showing class: such asa :  elegant, stylish a classy clientele a classy hotelb :  having or reflecting high standards of personal behavior a classy guy a classy gesturec :  admirably skillful and graceful a classy outfielder

classiness

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Examples of classy in a Sentence

  1. the classiest nightclub in Madrid

  2. The spa boasts some very classy clients.

  3. Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.

Origin and Etymology of classy

see 1class


First Known Use: 1870

classy Synonyms

Synonyms
elegant, courtly, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tasteful
Antonyms
dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylish
Related 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, recherché
Near 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, vulgar

CLASSY Defined for English Language Learners

classy

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adjective \ˈkla-sē\

Definition of classy for English Language Learners

  • : having qualities that make someone or something special and attractive

  • : showing impressive character : very good, kind, etc.

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