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

For the price, guests are whisked across half the countryside in the classiest of style, and offered a near-frightening quantity of prestige single malts and belly-filling fare. —Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025

Amazon has some lingering deals on comfy, cold-weather loungewear that double as great travel clothes, like this classy matching set from Glamaker. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025

Ryan Destiny stunned in a chic, body-hugging red dress, while Jurnee Smollett brought polished drama in a simple but classy strapless dress. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025

The Dinner Sweater is made from a stretchy, cozy alpaca-blend that works as a mid-layer on cold days and a classy option for date night. —Will Porter, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025

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