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 of classy

• elegant
• graceful
• handsome
• fine

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

Similarly, the Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards), has undergone a major upgrade since shifting from TNT to Netflix in 2024, with improvements to its set and an overall classier vibe. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Any doubts that Del Toro would not be in top shape ahead of the worlds, raised by a slightly underwhelming performance in Quebec on Friday, have all but vanished after a classy display in Montreal. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

The buttonless design mimics the ease of leggings—though far classier and put together. — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026

What’s as rare as a movie being franchised is people in our business as classy as Sandra. — Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

class entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for classy

• assay
• bassi
• brassey
• brassy
• cassie
• chassis
• gassy
• glassy
• grassy
• lassie
• massy
• sassy

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