CLASSY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

classy

adjective

ˈkla-sē

Definition of classy

as in elegant

having or showing elegance a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money

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Recent Examples of classy This Quince top is classy, trendy, and wrinkle-resistant, which sounds pretty perfect to me. — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 The Met or David Geffen Hall might be a classier location for the mass of A-listers, but neither feels very Swiftian. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026 This classy, chic one from Dooney & Bourke is crafted with pebble grain leather that’s buttery-soft to the touch but durable enough to conceal scratches and scuffs from regular use. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 One of the sexier names at this World Cup, Bouaddi’s classy performances in the Morocco midfield have rewarded close viewing. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for classy

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Adjective

After all, why should an elegant Japanese sushi spot have a cheeseburger on the menu?

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Since becoming a part of the royal family, the Princess of Wales has attended several public events and is known for her elegant fashion sense.

— Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

Their style repertoire is equally wide-ranging, spanning everything from backless rattan designs to teak silhouettes with swooping arms, plush cushions, and graceful arches.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
The delicate silk scarf tied to the handle adds a graceful, chic touch.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of graceful

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Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
His features are handsome and well balanced but not unusually high scoring by looksmaxxing standards.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

That said, France were favourites in the last final and Argentina beat them, albeit by the finest of margins, recovering from the shock of Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick before holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The study combines fine-scale meteorology with detailed simulations of energy infrastructure.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

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