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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [klas-ee, klah-see]
- /ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-ee, klah-see]
- /ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si/
Definitions of classiness word
- adjective classiness of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant. 1
- noun classiness The state of being classy. 1
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Origin of classiness
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; class + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Classiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
classiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
classiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for classiness
noun classiness
- sophistication — sophisticated character, ideas, tastes, or ways as the result of education, worldly experience, etc.: the sophistication of the wealthy.
- refinement — fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc.
- stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- non-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
- urbanity — the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity: He was the last word in urbanity.
Antonyms for classiness
noun classiness
- tackiness — not tasteful or fashionable; dowdy.
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