classy
gb/klˈæsi/ us/klˈæsi/
B2
Anh
elegáns, ízléses, kulturált, színvonalas, előkelő, exkluzív, sportszerű, nagyvonalú
B2
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
Your jacket looks classy.
A dzsekid elegánsnak tűnik.
We went to a classy restaurant.
Egy elegáns étterembe mentünk.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse classy with classical (related to old styles, music, art).
Nghĩa
stylish and elegant
Cụm từ đi kèm
classy outfit
|classy dress
|classy look
|classy style
|classy design
|classy décor
|classy restaurant
|classy hotel
|classy interior
|classy touch
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Chủ đề
fashion
|appearance
|design
|lifestyle
Định nghĩa
beautiful and elegant in a good way
Attractive in a stylish, elegant way that shows good taste and is not flashy.
B2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
Please be classy and polite.
Kérlek, légy kulturált és udvarias.
His message was classy.
Az üzenete kulturált hangvételű volt.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Classy is a compliment; it can also be used sarcastically depending on tone.
Nghĩa
polite and well-mannered
Cụm từ đi kèm
classy person
|classy woman
|classy guy
|classy behavior
|classy response
|classy manner
|classy attitude
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Chủ đề
social_life
|behavior
|manners
Định nghĩa
polite and not rude
Behaving in a polite, respectful way and avoiding rude or vulgar speech or actions.
B2
3
színvonalas
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
The show was classy.
A műsor színvonalas volt.
She gave a classy presentation.
Színvonalas előadást tartott.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This sense is about quality or skill, not only about appearance.
Nghĩa
high-quality and impressive
Cụm từ đi kèm
classy performance
|classy touch
|classy finish
|classy service
|classy production
|classy presentation
|classy campaign
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
shoddy (poorly made or done)
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mediocre (average and not impressive)
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amateurish (lacking professional skill)
Chủ đề
evaluation
|arts
|sports
|business
Định nghĩa
very good and high quality
Of a high standard; showing quality, skill, or excellence.
C1
4
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
This area looks classy.
Ez a környék előkelőnek tűnik.
They had a classy party.
Előkelő partit rendeztek.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Classy can suggest ‘upper-class’ without being an exact description of someone’s real social status.
Nghĩa
upscale or upper-class
Cụm từ đi kèm
classy neighborhood
|classy part of town
|classy crowd
|classy event
|classy venue
|classy bar
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Chủ đề
lifestyle
|society
|money
Định nghĩa
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
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often used about actions (‘It was classy of her...’), not only about people.
Nghĩa
gracious and fair in competition
Cụm từ đi kèm
classy gesture
|classy apology
|classy congratulation
|classy acceptance speech
|classy farewell
|classy response
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Chủ đề
sports
|social_life
|behavior
Định nghĩa
kind and respectful, even in competition
Showing respect and good sportsmanship, especially after winning or losing.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
classy
IPA
GB/klˈæsi/
US/klˈæsi/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
classy (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (classy)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: classy
- Comparative: classier
- Superlative: classiest
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
a classy move
1/ə klˈæsi mˈuv/
fixed phrase
informal
a respectful admirable action
a very polite and kind action
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Stay classy!
- Stay classy, friends.