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dressy Definition

dressy (dres′ē)

adjective dress′i·er, dress′i·est

  1. showy or elaborate in dress or appearance
  2. stylish, elegant, smart, etc.

dressy Synonyms

dressy

modif.

formal, elegant, elaborate; see dressed up, fancy 2, fashionable, formal 4, ornate 1.

dressy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • suit: Dressy suit or tuxedo, with black tie for men.
  • occasion: Back General points on Costume for the 1890's period Fabric Silk, velvet, satin, silk gauze for dressy occasions.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Anything goes really and I personally wouldn't go out of my way to take anything too dressy.
  • very: However, angels are not very dressy, I believe.

Browse dictionary entries near dressy

  1. ‹ dressmaker
  2. ‹ dressing table
  3. ‹ dressing room
  4. ‹ dressing gown
  5. ‹ dressing-down
  6. ‹ dressing
  7. ‹ dressiness
  8. ‹ dressily
  9. ‹ dresser
  10. ‹ dressed up
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