classy

adj — 2 senses

classy

adj

UK /ˈklɑːsi/

Etymology From class + -y. Piecewise doublet of classic.

1

Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

  • That's a very classy outfit you're wearing.
2

Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.

  • Ignoring his coarse insults was a classy response.
  • Manchester City put the Carlos Tevez saga behind them with a classy victory at Blackburn that keeps them level on points with leaders Manchester United.2011 October 1, David Ornstein, “Blackburn 0 - 4 Man City”, in BBC Sport:
Derived terms
classily, classiness, stay classy, unclassy
Related terms
class

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