classy

[ˈklæs.i]
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A classy person or thing has style and good taste.

When people say that someone or something is classy, they usually mean it's elegant and refined. You might hear that a high-end restaurant is classy because of its beautiful decorations and fine food. A woman wearing designer clothes to a formal event could also be described as classy. Even if you're not sure what "classy" means, you can often tell by the context – people tend to use it to describe things that are considered sophisticated or cultured.

How common is "classy"?

Word classy is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

    Example: That's a very classy outfit.

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