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

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

Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

Never mind that the Heat were up by 27 points at the time, or that all signs had pointed to the Heat pulling him with 81 points as a classy tribute to the late, great Lakers star. —Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 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