Classy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkla-sē/

Meaning & Definition of Classy

Classy (adjective)

  1. having or showing class
  2. elegant, stylish
  3. having or reflecting high standards of personal behavior

Classy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing elegance

    "a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money"

    similar: courtly, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tasteful
    related: august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic, imposing, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, monumental, noble, ornate, proud, regal, rich, royal, splendid, superb, artful, genteel, polished, sophisticated, classic, conservative, exquisite, quiet, restrained, simple, understated, aristocratic, patrician, à la mode, chic, fashionable, in, modish, posh, sharp, sleek, smart, snappy, stylish, swagger, swank, affected, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, recherché
    opposite: dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylish
    near: cheesy, coarse, crude, flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, grotesque, loud, raffish, splashy, tacky, tawdry, ticky-tacky, rough-edged, rough-hewn, rude, trashy, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Classy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Classy:

courtly, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tasteful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Classy

Words with the opposite meaning of Classy:

dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylish

Related Words for Classy

august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic, imposing, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, monumental, noble, ornate, proud, regal, rich, royal, splendid, superb, artful, genteel, polished, sophisticated, classic, conservative, exquisite, quiet, restrained, simple, understated

Near Antonyms of Classy

cheesy, coarse, crude, flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, grotesque, loud, raffish, splashy, tacky, tawdry, ticky-tacky, rough-edged, rough-hewn, rude, trashy, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

Word Forms of Classy

Inflections: classier, classiest

Derived words: classiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Classy

class:1 + -y:1

First known use: 1870

Frequently Asked Questions about Classy

What does "Classy" mean?

"Classy" means having or showing class. As an adjective, it is defined as: having or showing class.

What is another word for "Classy"?

Other words for "Classy" include courtly, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined and stately. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Classy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Classy"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Classy". Common alternatives include courtly, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately and tasteful.

What is the opposite of "Classy"?

Antonyms of "Classy" include dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome and unstylish. Near antonyms include cheesy, coarse, crude and flamboyant.

How do you use "Classy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Classy" in a sentence: "a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money".

Is "Classy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Classy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Classy"?

"Classy" is pronounced /ˈkla-sē/.

What is the origin of the word "Classy"?

"Classy" comes from class:1 + -y:1. First known use: 1870.