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

My phone synced instantly with the system and Premium touches like the bronze accent trim and a flat-bottom steering wheel are classy features. —Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

The somewhat ostentatious Vivobook badge on the lid doesn't detract from its overall classy look. —PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025

Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025

Crafty moms will love getting creative with a classy vintage sticker book or a paint-by-numbers kit. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025

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