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

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.
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Don’t let the whimsical decor fool you – this is seriously delicious food served in a classy French bistro in Autry Park. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 There’s a theme on expats, or Americans living in other countries for work, and definitely provides representation for classy, successful Black professionals. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 31 July 2025 At a mid-January news conference held at one of East Sixth Street’s classier establishments, the gastropub Parkside, Watson, flanked by Davis and other city leaders, emphasized the reopening was part of a larger vision to transform the iconic entertainment district. Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 These flattering picks are classy but also comfy and made with breathable fabrics, stretchy waistbands, wrinkle-resistant material, and plenty of pockets. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for classy

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of classy was in 1870

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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classy. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

classy

adjective
classier; classiest
: having or showing class: as
b
: having or showing refined behavior
a classy guy
c
: very skillful and graceful
a classy player
classiness noun

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