dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
3
: requiring or characterized by fancy or formal dress
a dressy affair
dressiness
noun
Examples of dressy in a Sentence
Those shoes are so dressy, I rarely wear them.
She wore an outfit that was much too dressy for the occasion.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
If dressy events are on the agenda, get some kitten-heel sandals.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
That evening, the Knight Consortium held a glitzy, dressy gala at the Emperador Hotel in Buenos Aires.
—David Segal, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Petite Floral Satin Bias Midi Slip Skirt This midi slip skirt will be a go-to all season for both dressy events and casual wear.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dressy
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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