classy

American  

[klas-ee, klah-see] / ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si /

adjective

Informal.

classier, classiest

1. of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.

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classy British  

/ ˈklɑːsɪ /

adjective

1. informal elegant; stylish

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Other Word Forms

• classily adverb
• classiness noun

Etymology

Origin of classy

First recorded in 1890–95; class + -y ¹

Example Sentences

And he never allowed it to make him classy.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in person, at least, he was clearly going for classy over coarse.

From Los Angeles Times

It would be an 88th Test for the classy left-hander, culminating a career where it began after making his debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2011, also against England.

From Barron's

It will be an 88th Test for the classy left-hander, culminating his Test career where it began after making his debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2011, also against England.

From Barron's

I remember her just being so classy, elegant and lovely.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chic
• elegant
• fashionable
• high-class
• posh