Classical vs. Classy

Classical vs. Classy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Classical and Classy

Classicaladjective

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

Classyadjective

Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

That's a very classy outfit.

Classicaladjective

Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.

Classyadjective

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

That was a classy response.

Classicaladjective

(music) Describing European music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Classyadjective

elegant and fashionable;

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Classicaladjective

Describing art music (rather than pop, jazz, blues, etc), especially when played using instruments of the orchestra.

Classicaladjective

Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.

Classicaladjective

Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined

classical dance.

Classicaladjective

(physics) Pertaining to models of physical laws that do not take quantum or relativistic effects into account; Newtonian or Maxwellian.

Classicaladjective

of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times

Classicaladjective

of recognized authority or excellence;

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