classy

adjective

\ ˈkla-sē

classier; classiest

Definition of classy

: 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

Other Words from classy Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about classy

Keep scrolling for more

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

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts operates a trio of classy hotels in the parks that date from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. — Daniel Otis, Sunset, "Where to Stay & Dine in Banff & Jasper National Parks," 22 Jan. 2018 Obama reportedly only laughed and shook her head, keeping things classy and refraining from elaborating further on her comments. — Glamour, "Michelle Obama Just Made a Rare Comment About Donald Trump," 16 Apr. 2019 Silhouettes are forgiving and well proportioned, classy enough to appeal to cool mothers, yet youthful enough to be coveted by girls-in-the-know. — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, "In a Season of Sensational Runway Tailoring, the Best Investment Might Be a Suit from the Little Italian Label Giuliva Heritage," 6 Mar. 2019 Everybody Knows is a classy-looking thing: It was shot by master Spanish cinematographer José Luis Alcaine, and sections of it take place in a church bell-tower whose key feature is a luminous clock face. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "Cannes 2018 Opens with a Middling Movie But a Killer Jury," 9 May 2018 This lightweight watch offers a classy and classic look without the designer or name-brand markup. — David Lazarus, The Seattle Times, "8 great smartwatch picks (that aren’t Apple)," 7 Jan. 2019 The interior is a classy blend of yin and yang, with quilted and perforated gray semi-aniline leather seats on all three rows and a black dashboard. — Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, "Infiniti Fancies Up the QX60 and QX80 with Limited Models," 23 Mar. 2018 Chrome strips and soft-touch materials balance the woodlike trim to keep it classy, though. — Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "Believe the hype: 2018 Honda Accord is that good," 25 Jan. 2018 For the event, Middleton opted for a simple yet classy blue longsleeve sheath dress by Jenny Packham, which featured puffed shoulders and a subtle belt at the waist. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Wears Royal Blue for a Surprise Engagement at the Imperial War Museum," 31 Oct. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'classy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.