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

At the world premiere of Shrinking season 2, Flockhart was right by her husband's side, and the two coordinated in classy black outfits. —Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

After touching the bag, Nimmo immediately called time and ran over to his former teammate on the mound in one of the classier moves of the season. —Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026

The secret section is rife with summer clothing essentials, like a classy short-sleeve button-down for $8 and a crochet beach bag for less than $20. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026

The Emily in Paris star paired her white jazz shoes with a LBD and a white cardigan layered on top, for a classy, courtside look. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 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