classy

adjective

ˈkla-sē How to pronounce classy (audio)
classier; classiest
Synonyms of classy
: 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

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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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Pink shirt + white pants Last but not least, a classy-chic outfit that plays with sculptural volumes. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 Forest have had green away shirts before but this is the classiest of the bunch. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Towns kept it classy for the ceremony in a black Ralph Lauren tuxedo. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Just in time for fall, swapping the traditional white tips for a lime green shimmer is a subtle yet striking way to keep the classy style fresh. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classy

Word History

Etymology

class entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Aug. 2026.

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classy

adjective
ˈklas-ē How to pronounce classy (audio)
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

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