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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Tony season in New York is a veritable marathon for theater-folk, who are besieged by invites to countless classy events in succession. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2026 Best Hotels & Resorts Park Hyatt Aviara Park Hyatt Aviara has a classy, coastal vibe and an adults-only pool with private cabanas and views overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon, a natural wetland preserve; there’s also a family pool with two waterslides and a sandy play area. Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 The square-shape also elongates your nail and brings an instantly classy feel to the set. Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026 Set the scene The hotel’s polished aesthetic invites a classy, cosmopolitan crowd. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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 16 Jun. 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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