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—classily, adv. —classiness, n.of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.[1890-95; CLASS + -Y1]
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classy — adj. 1. having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress. Opposite of {styleless}. [informal] Syn: posh, swish, stylish. [WordNet 1.5] 2. exhibiting refinement and high character. Opposite of {low class} [informal] Syn: high class.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Classy — may mean: Possessing elegance, the attribute of being tastefully designed, decorated and maintaining refined grace and dignified propriety. Classy (magazine), a Japanese women s magazine The nickname of professional wrestler Fred Blassie This… … Wikipedia
classy — 1891, from CLASS (Cf. class) (n.) + Y (Cf. y) (2) … Etymology dictionary
classy — [adj] stylish, having panache chic, dashing, elegant, exclusive, fashionable, high class, in, in vogue, mod, modish, posh, select, sharp, superior, swank, swanky, tony, uptown; concept 589 Ant. inelegant, inferior, plain, unstylish … New thesaurus
classy — ► ADJECTIVE (classier, classiest) informal ▪ stylish and sophisticated. DERIVATIVES classily adverb classiness noun … English terms dictionary
classy — [klas′ē] adj. classier, classiest Informal first class, esp. in style or manner; elegant; fine classiness n … English World dictionary
classy — UK [ˈklɑːsɪ] / US [ˈklæsɪ] adjective Word forms classy : adjective classy comparative classier superlative classiest informal 1) something that is classy is attractive, fashionable, and of excellent quality a classy hotel/ski resort 2) someone… … English dictionary
classy — adjective (classier; est) Date: 1891 having or showing class: as a. elegant, stylish < a classy clientele > b. having or reflecting high standards of personal behavior < a classy guy > < a classy gestu … New Collegiate Dictionary
classy — class|y [ klæsi ] adjective INFORMAL 1. ) something that is classy is attractive, fashionable, and of excellent quality: a classy hotel/ski resort 2. ) someone who is classy has the natural ability to choose the best thing or behave in an… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
classy — adjective /ˈklæs.i/ a) Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable. Thats a very classy outfit. b) Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities That was a classy response. Syn … Wiktionary
classy — [[t]klɑ͟ːsi, klæ̱si[/t]] classier, classiest ADJ GRADED If you describe someone or something as classy, you mean they are stylish and sophisticated. [INFORMAL] The German star put in a classy performance... Both GM and Ford believe they need… … English dictionary
