classy

/ˈklɑːsi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklæsi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkla-sē/ (ame, mw)

classy — adjective

  • classypositive
  • classiercomparative
  • classiestsuperlative

1. Someone or something classy looks stylish and tasteful in a way that suggests go

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Someone or something classy looks stylish and tasteful in a way that suggests good quality without being loud or showy.

例句

Amara wore a classy cream trouser suit to the gallery opening and drew quiet admiration.

classy + clothing item: classy suit, classy dress

The hotel bar felt classy with its soft piano music and fresh white orchids.

feel + classy describing a place or atmosphere

同義詞
  • stylish

    broader term for looking fashionable; does not necessarily imply good taste or refinement

  • elegant

    more formal word emphasising grace and refinement, often used for formal occasions

  • chic

    suggests being up-to-date with current fashion trends; more associated with the fashion world

  • sophisticated

    implies worldly experience and cultivated taste, not just appearance

反義詞
  • tacky

    cheap-looking, tasteless, or gaudy

  • trashy

    very informal; low-quality and lacking taste

用法筆記

Applies to people, clothing, places, objects, and behaviour — all carry the sense of polished, understated good taste rather than obvious expense or flashiness.

常見錯誤

❌She is very class.
✅She is very classy.
💡'class' is a noun; the adjective form is 'classy.'
❌That looks so classic!' (when meaning stylish).
✅That looks so classy!
💡'classic' means traditional or timeless, not stylish or elegant.