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classy

[ klas-ee, klah-see ]

adjective

, Informal.
, class·i·er, class·i·est.
  1. of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.


classy

/ ˈklɑːsɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    elegant; stylish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈclassiness, noun
  • ˈclassily, adverb
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Other Words From

  • classi·ly adverb
  • classi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of classy1

First recorded in 1890–95; class + -y 1
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Example Sentences

Sure, it originated in Europe, where it was a classy affair with artfully arranged salted fish, eggs, breads, and butter.

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The Sense comes in, arguably, classier colors with either gray or gold.

Plus, fountain pens are undeniably fun to use, with a classy flair reminiscent of quills and ink bottles.

With a classy nickel base and a curved ceramic body that comes in three distinct colors, including a cool rusted orange, this small appliance adds character to a room.

It is pocket sized and portable, with a classy aluminum design.

Ever notice that "classy" adults never criticize teenagers for not being "classy"?

Joan used words like hip, classy, elegant, and prestigious to describe the clubs.

In the back of a limo, wearing a plaid blazer, Quast raises his drink and says with a wink, “you stay classy, Iowa.”

This classy rebuke shows that despite his penchant for silly social media, Vin Diesel is still not some one you want to mess with.

The recent animated hit is being developed into a classy Disney On Ice alternative for the more discerning pre-teen set.

But you'll sure be a knock-out when that she-undertaker in there gets you rigged out in classy clothes.

A little pretty and tasty no doubt; but very choice and classy—very genteel and high toned indeed.

Say, I seem to have married a good many of this classy family!

I don't see where I'm going to come into this classy conversation.

Yes, I'm negotiating for one of the biggest classy building plots on upper Fifth Avenue.

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