as in dress
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party
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Recent Examples of dressy
For dressy occasions like holiday parties or date nights, consider picking up the Sebowel Satin Maxi Skirt, which has a side tie and a drapey design that flares out slightly at the bottom.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
And prepare for the fall with a new pair of wide-leg jeans that will continue to be the silhouette of the season or a dressy denim jumpsuit in place of standard overalls.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
What’s funny is that dressy areas — dresses and men’s clothing — were very strong.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Soon after, Mescal was then joined by SNL cast member Marcello Hernandez, who happened to be wearing the very same short-shorts (with a dressy button-up, no less?).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
And prepare for the fall with a new pair of wide-leg jeans that will continue to be the silhouette of the season or a dressy denim jumpsuit in place of standard overalls.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
What’s funny is that dressy areas — dresses and men’s clothing — were very strong.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Soon after, Mescal was then joined by SNL cast member Marcello Hernandez, who happened to be wearing the very same short-shorts (with a dressy button-up, no less?).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
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While his comments on social media have called for immediate impeachments, no formal inquiry has been launched as a direct result of his statements.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Foster Supplier Collaboration: Use formal, electronic systems to share forecasts and capacity updates with suppliers.—
Gregory Pitstick,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bates’ latest look adds to her stylish — yet comfy — award show fashion.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tory Sport There’s no shortage of stylish activewear at Tory Sport.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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