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

• 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

Sometimes being classy means buying a Chanel bag, having an expensive car, but that doesn’t mean anything to me. —Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025

This classy pullover V-neck is the perfect fall top to wear while grabbing pumpkin spice lattes with a friend or attending an outdoor fall festival. —Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025

Below, shop the classy yet comfortable outfit, along with similar pieces that start at just $32. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025

Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner. —Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 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