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

One of the classiest hotels in New York, and a refuge of elegant tranquillity in a sea of activity. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026

The classy Germany international has silenced the critics who questioned the wisdom of Liverpool’s £116m investment. —James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026

Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026

This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 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