Synonyms of black-tie

black-tie

adjective

as in white-tie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• white-tie
• evening
• semiformal
• tailored
• fitted
• chic
• stylish
• fashionable
• dapper
• custom-made
• natty
• modish
• in
• formal
• dressy
• dress
• costume
• smart
• snappy
• sharp
• costumey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• informal
• casual
• sporty
• street
• unfashionable
• outmoded
• sportif
• dowdy
• slovenly
• sloppy
• untidy
• rumpled
• unkempt
• messy
• frowzy
• grungy
• frowsy
• disheveled
• wrinkled
• unstylish
• styleless
• dishevelled
• mussy
• sloven

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of black-tie

Donors who provided $1 million to the fund, or raised $2 million from others, were reportedly given six tickets to a series of pre-inauguration events that included a black-tie ball. —Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Musk is also scheduled to speak at a pre-inauguration rally, and Zuckerberg will reportedly host a black-tie event on Inauguration Day. —Jay Peters, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025

Other Ultimate Fighting Championship stars are expected at a black-tie reception Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — a UFC fan and Brazilian jiu-jitsu medalist — will co-host Monday night before the inaugural balls. —Mike Allen, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025

Zuckerberg is also co-hosting a black-tie reception along with GOP donor Miriam Adelson, reported by Puck. —Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025