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classy

/ˈklæsi/
/ˈklɑsi/
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Other forms: classiest; classier; classily

On a first date, make a good impression. If you're the one choosing the location, pick a classy spot, one that's stylish and sophisticated — or that at least doesn't have a drive-through window.

Classy is a word used to describe people, places or things, that have a lot of "class." But a classy person isn't just someone who wears expensive clothes. Classy can also refer to someone who puts a high standard on the way he behaves. A classy gentleman opens doors for ladies. A classy gesture is something someone does that reflects this high standard of behavior. Giving up your seat to a pregnant lady on the bus: a classy gesture.

Definitions of classy
  1. adjective
    elegant and fashionable
    classy clothes”
    “a classy dame”
    synonyms: posh, swish
    fashionable, stylish
    having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
Pronunciation
US
/ˈklæsi/
UK
/ˈklɑsi/
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