classy
word
/ˈkɫæsi/
KLA-see
/klˈɑːsi/
KLAH-see
Definition
Describes someone or something that is stylish, elegant, and shows good taste; can refer to fashion, behavior, or appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Informal to neutral; commonly used as praise for someone's style or manners. Often paired with fashion or elegant events: 'classy outfit', 'classy move'. Not as formal as 'elegant'; avoid using for objects that are simply expensive but lack taste.
Spanish: elegante - con clasePortuguese (BR): elegante - sofisticado(a)Portuguese (PT): elegante - com classeChinese (Simplified): 优雅的 - 高级的Chinese (Traditional): 優雅的 - 高級的Hindi: शानदार - सुरुचिपूर्णArabic: أنيق - راقٍBengali: অভিজাত - মার্জিত - রুচিশীলRussian: стильный - элегантный - с хорошим вкусомJapanese: 上品な - 洗練されたVietnamese: thanh lịch - sang trọngKorean: 세련된 - 우아한Turkish: şık - zarifUrdu: باوقار - نفیس - مہذبIndonesian: berkelas - elegan
Example Sentences
She wore a classy black dress to the party.
basic
That restaurant looks very classy.
basic
He gave a classy speech at the awards ceremony.
basic
That was a really classy move—he helped his rival after the accident.
natural
I love her style—she's always so classy, no matter the occasion.
natural
You handled that criticism in a classy way.
natural