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

Set the scene The hotel’s polished aesthetic invites a classy, cosmopolitan crowd. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The mother-of-pearl buttons have an expensive, classy look and haven’t loosened with wear. —Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026

The thin straps and square toe give them a refined aesthetic that pairs well with jeans or even a classy sundress (my raggedy Tevas could never). —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026

These soft knit pants make a classy cover-up for pool days, Stewart said on QVC. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 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