classier; classiest
classiness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of classy in a Sentence
the classiest nightclub in Madrid
The spa boasts some very classy clients.
Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.
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The plaid pattern is muted and classy, and will look great against your favorite wool coat this season.
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Clint Davis, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
The former is a cozy, classy venue that serves up Ethiopian cuisine and jazz music five nights a week.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
On top of that, Bob’s postgame confessional kept it classy, acknowledging the move as good gameplay because Boston Rob saw him as a threat.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Tonight: Stay classy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Arguments with partners and close friends are likely, especially because someone will say or do something unexpected.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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Clint Davis, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
The former is a cozy, classy venue that serves up Ethiopian cuisine and jazz music five nights a week.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
On top of that, Bob’s postgame confessional kept it classy, acknowledging the move as good gameplay because Boston Rob saw him as a threat.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Tonight: Stay classy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Arguments with partners and close friends are likely, especially because someone will say or do something unexpected.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classy. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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classy
adjective
classier; classiest
: having or showing class: as
a
b
: having or showing refined behavior
a classy guy
c
: very skillful and graceful
a classy player
classiness
noun
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