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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.
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• 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
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