Ingles

classy

gb/klˈæsi/ us/klˈæsi/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective B2 property
1

stylish and elegant

beautiful and elegant in a good way

Padron ng paggamit: [clothes/design/place] is classy
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse classy with classical (related to old styles, music, art).
Mga kasingkahulugan
elegant (more formal and often more traditional) | stylish (focuses on fashion and modern style) | tasteful (emphasizes good judgment and restraint) | sophisticated (suggests refined, well-developed style)
Mga kasalungat
tacky (shows bad taste in an obvious way) | gaudy (too bright or showy) | cheap-looking (seems low-quality or poorly made)
Mga kolokasyon
classy outfit |classy dress |classy look |classy style |classy design |classy décor |classy restaurant |classy hotel |classy interior |classy touch
Mga tema
fashion |appearance |design |lifestyle
Mga Halimbawa
  • She wore a simple black dress that looked really classy.
  • The new logo is clean and classy without being boring.
  • It’s a classy little restaurant with soft lighting and great service.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Your jacket looks classy.
  • We went to a classy restaurant.
adjective B2 property
2

polite and well-mannered

polite and not rude

Padron ng paggamit: [someone/behavior] is classy
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Classy is a compliment; it can also be used sarcastically depending on tone.
Mga kasingkahulugan
polite (basic good manners) | gracious (kind and generous, especially under pressure) | refined (suggests cultured, careful manners) | respectful (emphasizes consideration for others)
Mga kasalungat
rude (not polite; disrespectful) | crude (offensive or too direct in a bad way) | vulgar (lacking good taste; often sexual or crude)
Mga kolokasyon
classy person |classy woman |classy guy |classy behavior |classy response |classy manner |classy attitude
Mga tema
social_life |behavior |manners
Mga Halimbawa
  • Even when she was criticized, she stayed classy and didn’t insult anyone.
  • It wasn’t very classy to laugh at him in front of everyone.
  • He gave a classy apology and took full responsibility.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Please be classy and polite.
  • His message was classy.
adjective B2 property
3

high-quality and impressive

very good and high quality

Padron ng paggamit: [performance/product/service] is classy
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This sense is about quality or skill, not only about appearance.
Mga kasingkahulugan
top-notch (informal; strongly emphasizes high quality) | first-rate (neutral; emphasizes high standard) | excellent (general word for very good quality) | professional (emphasizes skill and competence)
Mga kasalungat
shoddy (poorly made or done) | mediocre (average and not impressive) | amateurish (lacking professional skill)
Mga kolokasyon
classy performance |classy touch |classy finish |classy service |classy production |classy presentation |classy campaign
Mga tema
evaluation |arts |sports |business
Mga Halimbawa
  • That was a classy performance from start to finish.
  • The team delivered a classy display of passing and control.
  • Their customer support is quick, calm, and genuinely classy.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The show was classy.
  • She gave a classy presentation.
adjective C1 property
4

upscale or upper-class

expensive-looking; for rich people

Padron ng paggamit: [area/place/event] is classy
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Classy can suggest ‘upper-class’ without being an exact description of someone’s real social status.
Mga kasingkahulugan
upscale (common and neutral for expensive places or products) | posh (more informal; often British) | high-end (often used for products and brands)
Mga kasalungat
downmarket (less expensive; aimed at lower budgets) | run-down (in poor condition) | seedy (suggests a place that feels unsafe or unpleasant)
Mga kolokasyon
classy neighborhood |classy part of town |classy crowd |classy event |classy venue |classy bar
Mga tema
lifestyle |society |money
Mga Halimbawa
  • They moved to a classy neighborhood with old trees and big houses.
  • The party felt surprisingly classy for a work event.
  • It’s a small car, but it has a classy, high-end interior.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This area looks classy.
  • They had a classy party.
adjective informal B2 property
5

gracious and fair in competition

kind and respectful, even in competition

Padron ng paggamit: It was classy of [someone] to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often used about actions (‘It was classy of her...’), not only about people.
Mga kasingkahulugan
sporting (traditional word for fair behavior in sport) | gracious (emphasizes kindness and self-control) | magnanimous (more formal; generous to an opponent)
Mga kasalungat
petty (small-minded and mean) | sore (as in sore loser; angry about losing) | unsportsmanlike (not fair or respectful in competition)
Mga kolokasyon
classy gesture |classy apology |classy congratulation |classy acceptance speech |classy farewell |classy response
Mga tema
sports |social_life |behavior
Mga Halimbawa
  • It was classy of him to congratulate his opponent right away.
  • After the loss, she gave a classy interview and thanked the fans.
  • They won easily, but they celebrated in a classy way.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • It was classy of her to say thank you.
  • He was classy after the game.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
classy
IPA
GB/klˈæsi/
US/klˈæsi/
Mga pantig at diin
classy (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (classy)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: classy
  • Comparative: classier
  • Superlative: classiest
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
classier adjective classiest adjective
Core family
class noun A1 classiness noun
Related words
classic adjective B1 classical adjective B1 classically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unclassy adjective classless adjective
Advanced or less common
classily adverb
Mga ekspresyon

a classy move

1
/ə klˈæsi mˈuv/
fixed phrase informal

a respectful admirable action

a very polite and kind action

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

keep it classy

1
/kˈip ˈɪt klˈæsi/
fixed phrase informal

behave in a tasteful way

be polite and not rude

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

stay classy

1
/stˈeɪ klˈæsi/
fixed phrase informal

continue to be classy

keep being polite and stylish

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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