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

Stop being so classy, adorable cast of Survivor 48!!! —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Our favorite finds include a classy button-down, a darling front-tie style, and a wrap option complete with flutter sleeves. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025

Marguerite: Timeless, classy, and strong, this name is a winner. —Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025

Kris Jenner Ditches Signature Pixie for Fresh Bob Hairstyle Ahead of Daughters' Joint Launch Party For her fashion, Jenner went classy in an all-black velvet Balenciaga gown with a small silver bag. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 25 Mar. 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