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

The all-white design is classy and different from the typical black machines, and there’s decent power with the Intel Core i3 chipset. —Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024

All those Escada suits, a classy high-end designer brand built in the late 1970s, priced on Thursday at $80. —Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024

Lé Bent Sentinel Midweight Waffle Knit Zip Hoody ($280) For such a classy hoodie, the Sentinel has a lot going on. —Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

The sister hotel, Domes of Elounda, is classy and very family-friendly. —William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

class entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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