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

• courtly
• elegant
• fine
• graceful
• handsome
• majestic
• refined
• stately
• tasteful

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

To remember them in the moment was more than a classy touch. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025

According to Sandler, Morris was a Hollywood veteran with classy habits. —Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025

This one-piece offers a classy twist on the typical white swimsuit thanks to its chic black piping and polished silver buttons. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 15 May 2025

Best Glass Bottle The Philips Avent Glass Natural Response Bottle is the James Bond of baby bottles—classy, cool under pressure, and made of glass. —Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 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