classy
gb/klˈæsi/ us/klˈæsi/
B2
영어
elegáns, ízléses, kulturált, színvonalas, előkelő, exkluzív, sportszerű, nagyvonalú
B2
1
사용 패턴：
[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.
학습자용 예문
Your jacket looks classy.
A dzsekid elegánsnak tűnik.
We went to a classy restaurant.
Egy elegáns étterembe mentünk.
자주 하는 실수：
Do not confuse classy with classical (related to old styles, music, art).
뜻
stylish and elegant
연어
classy outfit
|classy dress
|classy look
|classy style
|classy design
|classy décor
|classy restaurant
|classy hotel
|classy interior
|classy touch
유의어
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)
반의어
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)
주제
fashion
|appearance
|design
|lifestyle
정의
beautiful and elegant in a good way
Attractive in a stylish, elegant way that shows good taste and is not flashy.
B2
2
사용 패턴：
[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.
학습자용 예문
Please be classy and polite.
Kérlek, légy kulturált és udvarias.
His message was classy.
Az üzenete kulturált hangvételű volt.
자주 하는 실수：
Classy is a compliment; it can also be used sarcastically depending on tone.
뜻
polite and well-mannered
연어
classy person
|classy woman
|classy guy
|classy behavior
|classy response
|classy manner
|classy attitude
유의어
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)
반의어
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)
주제
social_life
|behavior
|manners
정의
polite and not rude
Behaving in a polite, respectful way and avoiding rude or vulgar speech or actions.
B2
3
színvonalas
B2
사용 패턴：
[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.
학습자용 예문
The show was classy.
A műsor színvonalas volt.
She gave a classy presentation.
Színvonalas előadást tartott.
자주 하는 실수：
This sense is about quality or skill, not only about appearance.
뜻
high-quality and impressive
연어
classy performance
|classy touch
|classy finish
|classy service
|classy production
|classy presentation
|classy campaign
유의어
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)
반의어
shoddy (poorly made or done)
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mediocre (average and not impressive)
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amateurish (lacking professional skill)
주제
evaluation
|arts
|sports
|business
정의
very good and high quality
Of a high standard; showing quality, skill, or excellence.
C1
4
사용 패턴：
[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.
학습자용 예문
This area looks classy.
Ez a környék előkelőnek tűnik.
They had a classy party.
Előkelő partit rendeztek.
자주 하는 실수：
Classy can suggest ‘upper-class’ without being an exact description of someone’s real social status.
뜻
upscale or upper-class
연어
classy neighborhood
|classy part of town
|classy crowd
|classy event
|classy venue
|classy bar
유의어
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)
반의어
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)
주제
lifestyle
|society
|money
정의
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
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Often used about actions (‘It was classy of her...’), not only about people.
뜻
gracious and fair in competition
연어
classy gesture
|classy apology
|classy congratulation
|classy acceptance speech
|classy farewell
|classy response
유의어
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)
반의어
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)
주제
sports
|social_life
|behavior
정의
kind and respectful, even in competition
Showing respect and good sportsmanship, especially after winning or losing.
문법
기본형
classy
IPA
GB/klˈæsi/
US/klˈæsi/
음절 및 강세
classy （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (classy)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: classy
- Comparative: classier
- Superlative: classiest
관련 단어
표현
a classy move
1/ə klˈæsi mˈuv/
fixed phrase
informal
a respectful admirable action
a very polite and kind action
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- Stay classy!
- Stay classy, friends.