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- [klas-ee, klah-see]
- /ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si/
- /ˈklɑː.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-ee, klah-see]
- /ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si/
Definitions of classy word
- adjective classy If you describe someone or something as classy, you mean they are stylish and sophisticated. 3
- adjective classy elegant; stylish 3
- adjective classy first-class, esp. in style or manner; elegant; fine 3
- adjective classy of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant. 1
- noun classy Stylish and sophisticated. 1
- adjective classy person: showing grace 1
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Origin of classy
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; class + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Classy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
classy 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
classy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for classy
adj classy
- fashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- high-class — of a type superior in quality or degree; first-rate: a high-class hotel.
- posh — sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious: a posh apartment.
- chic — Something or someone that is chic is fashionable and sophisticated.
- dashing — A dashing person or thing is very stylish and attractive.
adjective classy
- 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.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
- refined — having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.: refined people.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
- upmarket — appealing or catering to high-income consumers; of high quality; not easily affordable or accessible: upmarket fashions.
Antonyms for classy
adj classy
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- inelegant — not elegant; lacking in refinement, gracefulness, or good taste.
- unfashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
adjective classy
- tacky — not tasteful or fashionable; dowdy.
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