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classy

[/ˈklæsi/]
adjective
elegante
1. stylish and sophisticated in appearance or manner
She wore a classy black dress to the gala.
Ela usava um vestido preto elegante na gala.
2. showing good taste and refinement
That restaurant has a classy atmosphere.
Aquele restaurante tem uma atmosfera refinada.
3. dignified and honorable in behavior
He handled the criticism in a classy way.
Ele lidou com a crítica de forma digna.
NYC Slang
fly, sharp, dapper
Synonyms
elegantsophisticatedrefinedstylishchicupscale
Antonyms
tackycrudevulgarunrefineddowdy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elegante
most common usage
General Brazilian
chique
alternative, slightly more modern
Portugal
elegante
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
requintado
more formal, emphasizing refinement

Related Idioms & Phrases

classy act - comportamento exemplar
keep it classy - manter a elegância/dignidade
classy move - atitude respeitável
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