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

The oversized cropped trench is lightweight, made from windproof fabric, and looks classy, with a double-breasted front and adjustable lapel. —Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Today, there are over 120 wineries that produce several different styles (Rosé, Satèn, Extra Brut, Riserva) of what is now considered one of the world’s classiest sparkling wines. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Lead-produced by two of Latin America’s classiest producers, Colombia’s Burning and Mexico’s Piano, picked up by Cineplex for sales and also acquired by Prime Video. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025

In contrast, Archive will not have a kitchen, instead focusing on its classy cocktail offerings and a central dance floor area. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 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