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.
  • Very classy to wear at the beach or even to restaurants on the beach.
    Maya Gandara, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2021
  • The large oval on a gold band is classy and classic, but, surprise!
    Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
  • The slick black, classy design is great, the cooking drawer has a smooth action, and the handle stays cool.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Quentin Dupieux’s films aren’t classy enough to make the festival circuit, which is to their credit.
    Armond White, National Review, 23 July 2021
  • Regulars describe the Rumpus Room as a classy dive bar.
    Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 July 2021
  • The entire collection varies from conservative to risqué but is always classy.
    Emerald Elitou, Essence, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Staying true to her classy persona, the busy star showed up to our Zoom meeting with flawless glowing skin and long and lustrous hair.
    Emerald Elitou, Essence, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Newsom is a liberal San Franciscan who made a fortune selling classy wine.
    Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2021
  • Sterling Lindner, known for having the largest live tree display for Christmas, was also a very classy department store.
    Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 22 July 2021
  • The Outlander’s classy looking interior design is a step above its corporate cousin, the hot-selling Rogue..
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 July 2021
  • The best-selling Grim Earrings, for example, have been re-fashioned with chic little pearl accents for a classy, feminine twist.
    Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 23 Aug. 2021
  • The notched neck and button detailing create a classy look that can easily transition from professional to personal.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
  • White doors and cabinets, green and blue sofas, a chic study lounge, and soft cloud-like beds make the Alpha Gamma Delta house seem more like a classy spa than college housing.
    Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Consider upholstering the seats of your dining room chairs or an ottoman with houndstooth fabric for a classy and sophisticated look, or for throw pillows on your couch or in your bedroom.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The effect is classy and modern, creating a distinctive backdrop for the theater’s signature neoclassical colonnades.
    Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Aug. 2021
  • 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
  • The state is home to most of the country’s supply of the classy crustaceans.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Durocher, by then a Dodgers coach, wanted to do the classy thing.
    New York Times, 14 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • 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 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

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