classier; classiest
Synonyms of classynext
: 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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Comfortable, classy, and a true closet chameleon, Mary Jane flats are a hero item on any summer shoe rack. Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 Booths in the front of the main dining room lean classy, for a fun lunch or a night out. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026 People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move. David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 Tracks may start with classy piano, but subtlety is almost never the end product; the group wields sidechains like a bandolier, extracting the maximum possible velocity in every kick while retaining the gooey melodic centre. Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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