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

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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The actress, 55, kept it classy on Wednesday, Feb. 12, while attending the New York City premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Colson Thayer, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 In an era when impersonal screener links are ubiquitous, the Neon box feels artisanal, exclusive, classy and tangible. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025 Pair them with wide-leg pants, sweats, or even a pair of denim for a classy yet comfortable look. Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025 Its exterior styling is contemporary and attractive, its cabin is classy and comfortable with plenty of room, and its enormous infotainment screen mixed with old-school buttons and knobs is effective for controlling it safely. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for classy 

Word History

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 21 Feb. 2025.

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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