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