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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Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 29 Sep. 2024
The overall mood, however, is soigné, telegraphed by the dark palette and dressy fabrics.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Complete your dressy outfit with this budget-friendly style.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
Try a chunky boot with a clutch or handbag for a dinner outing with your girls or an impromptu date that calls for dressy attire.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 July 2024
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 15 Oct. 2024.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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