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

Instead, the five-star hotel’s bold offering includes a classy French-Japanese restaurant, a trendy Japanese craft-gin bar, and an organic wellness program. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026

There's just something so classy and ladylike about its foot-hugging silhouette. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026

Think bold, eye-catching florals, classy polka-dots, and summer-ready gingham for as low as $15. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026

Adebayo has been classy handling questions from those questioning the final minutes of the game. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 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