CLASSY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

classy

adjective

ˈkla-sē

Definition of classy

as in elegant

having or showing elegance a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money

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Recent Examples of classy Similarly, the Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards), has undergone a major upgrade since shifting from TNT to Netflix in 2024, with improvements to its set and an overall classier vibe. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 Any doubts that Del Toro would not be in top shape ahead of the worlds, raised by a slightly underwhelming performance in Quebec on Friday, have all but vanished after a classy display in Montreal. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 The buttonless design mimics the ease of leggings—though far classier and put together. — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026 What’s as rare as a movie being franchised is people in our business as classy as Sandra. — Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classy

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Adjective

The elegant and spacious suites feature terraces with sun loungers and panoramic ocean views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegant

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Decor, such as in Room 210, is a graceful fusion of white wood rafters, French oak, and stone flooring.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
This beautiful retrospective volume shows a poet developing steadily, from the graceful descriptions and encoded trauma of the poems from the 1990s through the loosening music and political engagement of the books of the last ten years.

— Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of graceful

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And Jeremy is the handsome cipher, the seemingly long-suffering dreamboat of a husband who may or may not be harboring more ominous intentions.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The perfect cup of coffee with Kevin Costner After reading prior interviews Costner had done with other outlets, one thing felt surprising given the actor's tendency toward the ruggedly handsome, cowboy archetype.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

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