classier

More upscale than

Classier is the comparative form of classy—more elegant, stylish, or sophisticated than something else.

The new restaurant is classier than the old diner.

She wanted a classier look for the wedding.

Like classy, the word often carries a hint of aspiration or pretension.

sophisticated

cultured

Educated in arts, manners

  • urbaneRefined and courteous
  • suaveSmoothly refined in manner
  • cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent

worldly · debonair · erudite · intellectual · enlightened · astute · perceptive · knowledgeable · learned · savvy

elegant

graceful

Elegant in movement

  • chicTasteful, current flair
  • stylishFashionably elegant
  • tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing

fashionable · exquisite · polished · dignified · sleek · aesthetic · svelte · decorous · impeccable · dapper

upscale

luxurious

Marked by costly elegance

opulent · lavish · sumptuous · extravagant · exclusive · glamorous · snazzy · high-end · deluxe · premium

refined

cultivated

Improved through nurture

delicate · understated · elevated · meticulous · restrained · distinguished · genteel · proper · seemly · decorous

Opposites
elegance and refinement

classiertackier

More gaudy or sticky

trashier · cheesier · gaudier · cruder · coarser

Phrases
Family

classical, classic, classified, classify, classification, classifying, classiness, unclassified, classifies

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G