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

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

Angel Reese had to be separate Clark is too classy for that. —Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

The combination of the classy Andre and the ‘Pitbull’ Gomes has become the key feature of Pereira’s Wolves team. —Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025

Slip it on with sneakers for sightseeing or with classy mules for a night out to get two outfits in one. —Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 17 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