classy
Showing refined taste
Classy describes someone or something that displays elegance, sophistication, or high quality.
A classy restaurant has refined atmosphere and service; a classy move shows grace and good judgment.
The word often implies tasteful restraint rather than flashy display.
When applied to behavior, classy suggests dignity and poise, especially under pressure: She handled the criticism with a classy response.
The opposite, classless, describes something tacky or lacking refinement.
Tasteful, current flair
- stylishFashionably elegant
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
fashionable · tasteful · exquisite · sleek · smart · dapper · debonair · suave
Elegant and expensive
deluxe · plush · lavish · opulent · sumptuous · high-end · premium · exclusive
Purified or cultured
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- respectableWorthy of regard
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
well-mannered · proper · decorous · gracious · noble · aristocratic · gentlemanly · ladylike
Higher in rank
- fineAcceptable in quality
- top-notchOf superior quality
- excellentOf superior quality
- first-rateOf superior quality
premium · choice · select · exceptional · craftsmanship · artisan · bespoke · curated
chic
Tasteful, current flair
- stylishFashionably elegant
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
polished · fashionable · tasteful · exquisite · sleek · smart · dapper · debonair · suave · urbane
upscale
Elegant and expensive
fancy · deluxe · plush · lavish · opulent · sumptuous · high-end · premium · exclusive · affluent
refined
Purified or cultured
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- respectableWorthy of regard
- honorableHaving high moral standards
courteous · well-mannered · proper · decorous · gracious · noble · aristocratic · gentlemanly · ladylike · well-bred
superior
Higher in rank
first-rate · premium · choice · select · exceptional · craftsmanship · artisan · bespoke · curated · discerning
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- aestheticsaesthetics, aesthetic, beauty, beautiful, ugly
- elegantchic, stylish, refined, tasteful, elegant
- mannersetiquette, manners, polite, rude, politeness
- luxuryluxury, wealth, luxurious, opulent, opulence
- statusstatus, prestige, ranking, reputation, elite
- first classHighest quality or rank
- gym classSchool physical education period
- middle classIntermediate socioeconomic group
- class clownStudent who disrupts with humor
- math classAcademic period for calculations
- classical musicWestern orchestral tradition
class, classical, classic, classified, classify, classes, classmate, classroom, classed