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

There's a limited drink menu, no food and an overall feel that's more frat party than classy cocktail bar. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Get a solid cotton for a graphic look or a sheer neutral to use as a classy backdrop. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

Laverne Cox graces the carpet in a classy navy and white look at the Social Impact Summit in Los Angeles on July 22. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

But Anze Kopitar and Nicklas Lidstrom were too classy to hate. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 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