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classy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫæsi// UK //klˈɑːsi// classy Archaic

adj. stylish, elegant, and high-quality. You use this to describe people or things that show good taste and look expensive without being flashy.

adj. characterised by stylishness, elegance, or high quality. Often describes social behaviour or aesthetic choices that suggest sophistication and high status.


SIMPLE

She looks very classy in that simple black dress.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel lobby is classy and quiet, with dark wood furniture and soft lighting.

COMPLEX

While many modern buildings rely on glass and steel, this library maintains a classy atmosphere through its traditional architecture and extensive collection of leather-bound volumes.

Synonyms
Origin

From class + -y. Piecewise doublet of classic.

Usage

Commonly used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'look', 'seem', or 'be'.

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