classy

[ klas-ee, klah-see ]

adjective

, Informal.

, class·i·er, class·i·est.

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

classy

/ ˈklɑːsɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   elegant; stylish

Derived Forms

• ˈclassiness, noun
• ˈclassily, adverb

Other Words From

• classi·ly adverb
• classi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of classy¹

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

Example Sentences

He impressively mixed belligerent strokes with classy drives and deft touches.

From BBC

The door of Juan Botero’s apartment in Houston, Texas is made of wood – with a classy, walnut-like finish.

From BBC

Steve Hideg was classy, gracious, old school, polite, a gentleman, a jazzy cool cat and a caring friend, and his beautiful struggle ended Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

In the Plus bonus mini-episode: Starbucks wanted to be a classy Italian espresso house, but it became a modern milkshake shop for teens to loiter and flirt.

From Slate

Anneke Bosch struck a sensational unbeaten 74 from 48 balls while captain Laura Wolvaardt added a classy 42 in a second-wicket partnership of 96 that left Australia reeling.

From BBC

Related Words

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