classy
Americanadjective
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classier,
comparative
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classiest
superlative
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of classy
Explanation
On a first date, make a good impression. If you're the one choosing the location, pick a classy spot, one that's stylish and sophisticated — or that at least doesn't have a drive-through window. Classy is a word used to describe people, places or things, that have a lot of "class." But a classy person isn't just someone who wears expensive clothes. Classy can also refer to someone who puts a high standard on the way he behaves. A classy gentleman opens doors for ladies. A classy gesture is something someone does that reflects this high standard of behavior. Giving up your seat to a pregnant lady on the bus: a classy gesture.
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Example Sentences
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And I—the classy guy that I am—was going to spend the next 45 minutes sending obnoxious text messages to every Wolverine I knew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
He looks confident and classy on the ball.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It’s a high-quality scooter. And it comes with a certain status. It’s classy, you know. It's not like the cheapy scooters that you see on the road all the time. Vespa is special," Stover added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
If you want a classy premium SUV with a conventional gas powertrain, priced under $100,000, the GV80 is kind of a shoo-in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
El Genius thought it looked classy for DeLeon to be spelled as one word, with a capital letter in the middle.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
"Royal Enfield built the community, and have been iterating their showrooms to be ever classier places that have the feel of an international, retro, cool, chic brand."
From Reuters ● Jul. 23, 2023
The second was an altogether classier affair, with Andy Rinomhota's delightful lofted pass glancing the head of Leeds centre-back Diego Llorente before reaching Ojo, who chested the ball before finishing smartly on the turn.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2023
“The owner is really named Chester, but he thought it sounded classier in French.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
“The idea that this somehow made their dining room classier under those circumstances is just ridiculous,” Mr. Wittman said.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
"Of course Spot 'ud make a classier leader, Dan, but I'm the only one that can really handle him yet, so I guess Baldy's best for Dad."
From Baldy of Nome by Esther Birdsall Darling
Stones, 32, remains England's classiest and most experienced defender as he goes into his sixth major tournament.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
"He's like the Darth Vader compared to two of the classiest acts we've seen play tennis -- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer," he said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see,” Elton John wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of himself with Bennett.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
"So who's going to look like the classiest guy there? Besides, what do you know—you're not even going—to the dance, that is. The football game, however? Different story."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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