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Classy vs Elegant - What's the difference?

classy | elegant | Synonyms |

Elegant is a synonym of classy.



As adjectives the difference between classy and elegant

is that classy is elegant, highly stylish or fashionable while elegant is characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

classy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.
    • That's a very classy outfit.
  • Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.
    • That was a classy response.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 1 , author=David Ornstein , title=Blackburn 0 - 4 Man City , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Manchester City put the Carlos Tevez saga behind them with a classy victory at Blackburn that keeps them level on points with leaders Manchester United.}}

    Synonyms

    * * cool * trendy

    Derived terms

    * classily * classiness

    Related terms

    * class

    elegant

    English

    (wikipedia elegant)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.
  • Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.
    • an elegant solution

    Synonyms

    * classy * graceful

    Derived terms

    * elegance