How to Use classy in a Sentence

classy

adjective
  • The spa boasts some very classy clients.
  • Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.
  • The look became the faux-classy trademark for the male dancers.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The hint of salt in the swirls of extra syrup is a classy touch.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Very classy to wear at the beach or even to restaurants on the beach.
    Maya Gandara, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2021
  • The state is home to most of the country’s supply of the classy crustaceans.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
  • For three decades, the Redskins won a lot of games and ran a classy shop.
    Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Durocher, by then a Dodgers coach, wanted to do the classy thing.
    New York Times, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Easy to dress up or down, how classy are these wingtips?
    Cnn Underscored Staff, CNN Underscored, 30 Nov. 2020
  • The looks are sharp, classy, and perfect to usher in spring.
    ELLE, 3 Apr. 2022
  • The projects were meant to be classy, not backward-looking.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2023
  • He’s been described as classy, full of life and electric -- on and off the court.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2020
  • The OnePlus Watch 2 is as classy as a smartwatch can get.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The mock neck keeps the top classy, while the cropped pant bottoms are ideal for all heights and sizes.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
  • The displays look classy, though the type on the screens is on the small side and difficult to read at times.
    Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 19 June 2024
  • The large oval on a gold band is classy and classic, but, surprise!
    Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
  • The suede texture is a great way to mix things up while keeping it classy.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The tortoise shell shades were classy and his hair was wrapped in a loose bun that served as the crown fit for a king.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2022
  • This cologne is the perfect complement to the man who loves a classy and bold look.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Brody kept his look classy but modern in a dark green Paul Smith suit.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Now the Starion has the tidy look and the classy detailing of a driver's car.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023
  • But the wooden lift handle gives the Kinjia a classy touch.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2020
  • But for me, it’s been very classy, very dainty, and polite.
    Breanna Bell, Variety, 10 Apr. 2023
  • This guy knows how to reach out to the other side and be classy and to elevate and to do all that stuff.
    Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
  • This polo will keep your grad classy and cool, even as the summer heats storms in.
    Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • PDAs should always be classy, and not gross and slutty.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Milano is no longer the place to just be elegant and classy.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 22 June 2021
  • The Level Lock+ is simple and classy and should look great on any door, though there are some caveats.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Its cropped fit offers a trendy look, while the soft knit texture is the perfect blend of cozy and classy.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The difference between these and chunky styles is that the heel makes the shoe look classy and visually elongates the leg.
    Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024

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