classy
Americanadjective
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classier,
comparative
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classiest
superlative
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of classy
Explanation
On a first date, make a good impression. If you're the one choosing the location, pick a classy spot, one that's stylish and sophisticated — or that at least doesn't have a drive-through window. Classy is a word used to describe people, places or things, that have a lot of "class." But a classy person isn't just someone who wears expensive clothes. Classy can also refer to someone who puts a high standard on the way he behaves. A classy gentleman opens doors for ladies. A classy gesture is something someone does that reflects this high standard of behavior. Giving up your seat to a pregnant lady on the bus: a classy gesture.
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Example Sentences
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Nico O'Reilly: Elegant and showed lots of classy touches in a role further forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
"It’s a high-quality scooter. And it comes with a certain status. It’s classy, you know. It's not like the cheapy scooters that you see on the road all the time. Vespa is special," Stover added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
If you want a classy premium SUV with a conventional gas powertrain, priced under $100,000, the GV80 is kind of a shoo-in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
But Kemp, only just returning to bowling after more than a year of back injury restrictions, came to the fore again by having the classy Smriti Mandhana caught at deep square leg for 32.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Bongo says she’s too classy for a label as common as “crow.”
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
“Something that’s a little bit classier, that isn’t sticky when you put your arms on the bar,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
By now, the bar had been renamed Chippendales to suggest a classier experience.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
“The owner is really named Chester, but he thought it sounded classier in French.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
“The idea that this somehow made their dining room classier under those circumstances is just ridiculous,” Mr. Wittman said.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
Outside of the shoes, mine bein' classier, we was both made up the same.
From Kid Scanlan by H. C. (Harry Charles) Witwer
John Stones remains England's classiest and most experienced defender, but will he be available?
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
"He's like the Darth Vader compared to two of the classiest acts we've seen play tennis -- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer," he said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Rams head coach was, in my mind, one of the classiest coaches ever, in any sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2024
“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
“This is just about the classiest bathroom I've ever seen.”
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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