classy

[ klas-ee, klah-see ]

/ ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si /

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adjective, class·i·er, class·i·est.Informal.

of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.

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Origin of classy

First recorded in 1890–95; class + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM classy

class·i·ly, adverbclass·i·ness, noun

Words nearby classy

classroom, classroom assistant, class structure, class struggle, classwork, classy, clast, clastic, clastogenic, clastothrix, clat

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How to use classy in a sentence

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.
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Plus, fountain pens are undeniably fun to use, with a classy flair reminiscent of quills and ink bottles.
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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.
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It is pocket sized and portable, with a classy aluminum design.
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Ever notice that "classy" adults never criticize teenagers for not being "classy"?
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Joan used words like hip, classy, elegant, and prestigious to describe the clubs.
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In the back of a limo, wearing a plaid blazer, Quast raises his drink and says with a wink, “you stay classy, Iowa.”
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This classy rebuke shows that despite his penchant for silly social media, Vin Diesel is still not some one you want to mess with.
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The recent animated hit is being developed into a classy Disney On Ice alternative for the more discerning pre-teen set.
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But you'll sure be a knock-out when that she-undertaker in there gets you rigged out in classy clothes.
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A little pretty and tasty no doubt; but very choice and classy—very genteel and high toned indeed.
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Say, I seem to have married a good many of this classy family!
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I don't see where I'm going to come into this classy conversation.
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Yes, I'm negotiating for one of the biggest classy building plots on upper Fifth Avenue.
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British Dictionary definitions for classy

classy

/ (ˈklɑːsɪ) /

adjective classier or classiest

informal elegant; stylish

Derived forms of classy

classily, adverbclassiness, noun

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