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

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.
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The classy fixer is back with the second season of the show. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 His final round may have unraveled, but his legacy as one of golf's classiest competitors only grew stronger. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 Right now, it’s just called The Witcher IV, which is slightly classier looking than writing it with a regular digit. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 June 2025 The shirts are classy, light, and timeless — all of which match Stewart's vibe. Clint Davis, People.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for classy

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of classy was in 1870

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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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classy

adjective
classier; classiest
: having or showing class: as
b
: having or showing refined behavior
a classy guy
c
: very skillful and graceful
a classy player
classiness noun

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