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classy Antonyms
Opposite of classy
Because the opposite of classy shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Stylish, sophisticated, and of admirably high quality.
Usage Example
"They celebrated their anniversary at a tacky downtown restaurant with live jazz music."
Strongest
tacky
trashy
Strong
gaudy
tasteless
cheap
vulgar
shabby
crude
inelegant
• adjective (Context 2)
Showing admirable grace, dignity, and honorable conduct.
Usage Example
"Congratulating his opponent immediately after losing the championship was a classless gesture."
Strongest
classless
boorish
Strong
crass
petty
graceless
uncouth
undignified
Similar words to classy
Words similar to classy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
stylish
sophisticated
elegant
gracious
refined
dignified
chic
swanky
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Classy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/classy