Meaning & use

classy

adjective·Everyday

Elegant, stylish, and showing good taste, especially in appearance or behavior.

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She wore a classy black dress that impressed everyone at the gala.

It was classy of him to congratulate his rival after losing the election.

A note on using this word

Classy is informal and conversational; elegant or sophisticated sound more appropriate in formal writing.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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