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

• 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

Stock up on your Christmas decor early with these classy picks from Joanna Gaines’ collection. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

And her style is mimicked throughout by Edibiri’s character Maggie Price (who wears clothes by young British designer Grace Wales Bonner, which is just as classy but not at the same extortionate price point). —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025

Drew Broussard is keeping the Hudson Valley classy with the queen’s own grocer. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025

Opt for a classy white or natural finish, and save up to $300 on the sleek organizer before it's gone. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 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