classy

[klas-ee, klah-see]

adjective

Informal.

classier, classiest 

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

classy

/ ˈklɑːsɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  elegant; stylish

Other Word Forms

• classily adverb
• classiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of classy¹

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

Example Sentences

The classy right-hander shared an unbroken opening stand of 125 with Tazmin Brits, who hit the winning runs with a six to finish unbeaten on 55 from 42.

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Gill, who started the day on 20, took on the West Indies attack with his classy strokeplay, hitting 16 fours and two sixes in his 10th Test century.

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First up is a visit from Greece, who return to Hampden on Thursday seven months after consigning the Scots to Nations League relegation in a classy three-goal win.

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Everything within is “not so much an attempt to classily suggest opulence and power as to batter you with it.”

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“Cal signed a bat for me that night. It was so classy. How could he think of me?”

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Related Words

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