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

The result visually is a classy, organic mix of homes that feels like it’s evolved here compared with the repetitive, Vegas-style placelessness of most other master planned communities throughout Central America. — Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

His off-court activity in the final days before he was shipped to Milwaukee included a classy and thoughtful farewell message on Monday but also included perplexing behavior that triggered a social media backlash days earlier. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Later, Connor Metcalfe, a classy midfielder, strolled through a line of defenders and scored off his left foot. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 1 July 2026

This Quince top is classy, trendy, and wrinkle-resistant, which sounds pretty perfect to me. — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 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