The difference between Classy and Elegant

When used as adjectives, classy means elegant, highly stylish or fashionable, whereas elegant means characterised by or exhibiting elegance.


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  1. Classy as an adjective:

    Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

    Examples:

    "That's a very classy outfit."

  2. Classy as an adjective:

    Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.

    Examples:

    "That was a classy response."

  1. Elegant as an adjective:

    Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

  2. Elegant as an adjective:

    Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.

    Examples:

    "an elegant solution"

  3. Elegant as an adjective (Ireland, colloquial, archaic):

    Fine; doing well.

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