classy

adjective

ˈkla-sē 

classier; classiest

: having or showing class: such as

a

: elegant, stylish

a classy clientele

a classy hotel

b

: having or reflecting high standards of personal behavior

a classy guy

a classy gesture

c

: admirably skillful and graceful

a classy outfielder

classiness noun

Synonyms

• courtly
• elegant
• fine
• graceful
• handsome
• majestic
• refined
• stately
• tasteful

Examples of classy in a Sentence

the classiest nightclub in Madrid

The spa boasts some very classy clients.

Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather, the $1,350 dress had a higher neckline that would look so classy at any spring nuptials. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024

While Everything Everywhere All at Once’s Daniel Kwan and Harry Shum Jr. tore up the dance floor, presided over by Steve Aoki, the Founders Room of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion was transformed into the world’s classiest karaoke lounge (presented by Rakuten Viki). —Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

see class entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

classy

adjective

ˈklas-ē 

classier; classiest

: having or showing class: as

a

: elegant sense 1, stylish

b

: having or showing refined behavior

a classy guy

c

: very skillful and graceful

a classy player

classiness noun