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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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Standout deals include this 60%-off dressy little Kate Spade crossbody purse with flashes of gold hardware (a winning gift for women, TBH).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Just like a satin midi skirt, it can be styled several ways, from dressy to casual.
—Kayla Kitts, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Astylish Ruffled Gingham Button-Down Shirt Ruffled trim gives this gingham button-down shirt a dressy touch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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