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

That price difference gets you a slightly classier family SUV with a bit more cargo space. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Comfy White Jeans White jeans are timeless, classy, and have long been a summer wardrobe staple—and celebs have proved that the look is here to stay this season. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Another option that could work as a summer wedding guest dress or for a dressy event, this shift is classy and elegant. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Get a solid cotton for a graphic look or a sheer neutral to use as a classy backdrop. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 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