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

Find it on Amazon These Buckle Mules Can be Dressed Up or Down Keep it as classy and chic as Kendall Jenner does with these buckle mules that have a pointed toe and backless design. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

Perhaps this was because of the informative and cheery staff, clad in custom t-shirts but also perhaps because of the calming presence of plush flowers—the art community kept it classy and the NYPD were not needed on the final day of the exhibition. —Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Nist watched the debate at The Plough & The Stars, a classy bar just a few blocks from the Constitution Center, where the management advertised free Irish sausages for part of the night. —Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024

Snag a pair in the classy Withered Rose shade, or take your pick from one of the four other available colors. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 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