classy
gb/klˈæsi/ us/klˈæsi/
B2
Английски
elegáns, ízléses, kulturált, színvonalas, előkelő, exkluzív, sportszerű, nagyvonalú
B2
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Модел на употреба:
[clothes/design/place] is classy
She wore a simple black dress that looked really classy.
Egyszerű fekete ruhát viselt, ami igazán elegánsnak hatott.
The new logo is clean and classy without being boring.
Az új logó letisztult és elegáns anélkül, hogy unalmas lenne.
It’s a classy little restaurant with soft lighting and great service.
Примери за учащи
Your jacket looks classy.
A dzsekid elegánsnak tűnik.
We went to a classy restaurant.
Egy elegáns étterembe mentünk.
Честа грешка:
Do not confuse classy with classical (related to old styles, music, art).
Значение
stylish and elegant
Колокации
classy outfit
|classy dress
|classy look
|classy style
|classy design
|classy décor
|classy restaurant
|classy hotel
|classy interior
|classy touch
Синоними
elegant (more formal and often more traditional)
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stylish (focuses on fashion and modern style)
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tasteful (emphasizes good judgment and restraint)
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sophisticated (suggests refined, well-developed style)
Антоними
tacky (shows bad taste in an obvious way)
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gaudy (too bright or showy)
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cheap-looking (seems low-quality or poorly made)
Теми
fashion
|appearance
|design
|lifestyle
Определение
beautiful and elegant in a good way
Attractive in a stylish, elegant way that shows good taste and is not flashy.
B2
2
Модел на употреба:
[someone/behavior] is classy
Even when she was criticized, she stayed classy and didn’t insult anyone.
Még akkor is kulturált maradt, amikor bírálták, és nem sértegetett senkit.
It wasn’t very classy to laugh at him in front of everyone.
Nem volt valami elegáns mindenki előtt kinevetni őt.
He gave a classy apology and took full responsibility.
Примери за учащи
Please be classy and polite.
Kérlek, légy kulturált és udvarias.
His message was classy.
Az üzenete kulturált hangvételű volt.
Честа грешка:
Classy is a compliment; it can also be used sarcastically depending on tone.
Значение
polite and well-mannered
Колокации
classy person
|classy woman
|classy guy
|classy behavior
|classy response
|classy manner
|classy attitude
Синоними
polite (basic good manners)
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gracious (kind and generous, especially under pressure)
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refined (suggests cultured, careful manners)
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respectful (emphasizes consideration for others)
Антоними
rude (not polite; disrespectful)
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crude (offensive or too direct in a bad way)
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vulgar (lacking good taste; often sexual or crude)
Теми
social_life
|behavior
|manners
Определение
polite and not rude
Behaving in a polite, respectful way and avoiding rude or vulgar speech or actions.
B2
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színvonalas
B2
Модел на употреба:
[performance/product/service] is classy
That was a classy performance from start to finish.
Ez elejétől a végéig színvonalas produkció volt.
The team delivered a classy display of passing and control.
A csapat passzjátéka és labdakontrollja is színvonalas volt.
Their customer support is quick, calm, and genuinely classy.
Примери за учащи
The show was classy.
A műsor színvonalas volt.
She gave a classy presentation.
Színvonalas előadást tartott.
Честа грешка:
This sense is about quality or skill, not only about appearance.
Значение
high-quality and impressive
Колокации
classy performance
|classy touch
|classy finish
|classy service
|classy production
|classy presentation
|classy campaign
Синоними
top-notch (informal; strongly emphasizes high quality)
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first-rate (neutral; emphasizes high standard)
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excellent (general word for very good quality)
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professional (emphasizes skill and competence)
Антоними
shoddy (poorly made or done)
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mediocre (average and not impressive)
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amateurish (lacking professional skill)
Теми
evaluation
|arts
|sports
|business
Определение
very good and high quality
Of a high standard; showing quality, skill, or excellence.
C1
4
Модел на употреба:
[area/place/event] is classy
They moved to a classy neighborhood with old trees and big houses.
Egy előkelő környékre költöztek, öreg fákkal és nagy házakkal.
The party felt surprisingly classy for a work event.
A parti meglepően előkelőnek hatott egy munkahelyi eseményhez képest.
It’s a small car, but it has a classy, high-end interior.
Примери за учащи
This area looks classy.
Ez a környék előkelőnek tűnik.
They had a classy party.
Előkelő partit rendeztek.
Честа грешка:
Classy can suggest ‘upper-class’ without being an exact description of someone’s real social status.
Значение
upscale or upper-class
Колокации
classy neighborhood
|classy part of town
|classy crowd
|classy event
|classy venue
|classy bar
Синоними
upscale (common and neutral for expensive places or products)
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posh (more informal; often British)
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high-end (often used for products and brands)
Антоними
downmarket (less expensive; aimed at lower budgets)
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run-down (in poor condition)
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seedy (suggests a place that feels unsafe or unpleasant)
Теми
lifestyle
|society
|money
Определение
expensive-looking; for rich people
Seeming suitable for wealthy people or a higher social class; expensive-looking or upscale.
B2
INFORMAL
5
sportszerű
B2
nagyvonalú
B2
Модел на употреба:
It was classy of [someone] to [do something]
It was classy of him to congratulate his opponent right away.
Sportszerű volt tőle, hogy rögtön gratulált az ellenfelének.
After the loss, she gave a classy interview and thanked the fans.
A vereség után sportszerűen nyilatkozott, és megköszönte a szurkolóknak.
They won easily, but they celebrated in a classy way.
Примери за учащи
It was classy of her to say thank you.
Nagyvonalú volt tőle, hogy megköszönte.
He was classy after the game.
Sportszerű volt a meccs után.
Честа грешка:
Often used about actions (‘It was classy of her...’), not only about people.
Значение
gracious and fair in competition
Колокации
classy gesture
|classy apology
|classy congratulation
|classy acceptance speech
|classy farewell
|classy response
Синоними
sporting (traditional word for fair behavior in sport)
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gracious (emphasizes kindness and self-control)
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magnanimous (more formal; generous to an opponent)
Антоними
petty (small-minded and mean)
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sore (as in sore loser; angry about losing)
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unsportsmanlike (not fair or respectful in competition)
Теми
sports
|social_life
|behavior
Определение
kind and respectful, even in competition
Showing respect and good sportsmanship, especially after winning or losing.
Граматика
Речникова форма
classy
IPA
GB/klˈæsi/
US/klˈæsi/
Срички и ударение
classy (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (classy)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: classy
- Comparative: classier
- Superlative: classiest
Семейство думи
Изрази
a classy move
1/ə klˈæsi mˈuv/
fixed phrase
informal
a respectful admirable action
a very polite and kind action
Примери
- Donating the prize money was a classy move.
- Sending her a private apology was a classy move.
- Calling him out in public was not a classy move.
Примери за учащи
- That was a classy move.
- It was a classy move to apologize.
keep it classy
1/kˈip ˈɪt klˈæsi/
fixed phrase
informal
behave in a tasteful way
be polite and not rude
Примери
- It’s a family dinner, so keep it classy.
- They argued online for hours and then told each other to keep it classy.
- Keep it classy at the office party—your boss will be there.
Примери за учащи
- Please keep it classy.
- Keep it classy at the wedding.
stay classy
1/stˈeɪ klˈæsi/
fixed phrase
informal
continue to be classy
keep being polite and stylish
Примери
- Thanks for coming tonight—stay classy, everyone.
- He ended the email with, 'Stay classy,' which felt a little joking.
- Stay classy and don’t make personal comments in the meeting.
Примери за учащи
- Stay classy!
- Stay classy, friends.