finery

fin·ery

noun \ˈfīn-rē, ˈfī-nə-\

: clothes, jewels, etc., that are expensive and beautiful

plural fin·er·ies

Full Definition of FINERY

:  ornament, decoration; especially :  dressy or showy clothing and jewels

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Examples of FINERY

1. She was proud to show off her new evening finery.
2. <the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery>

First Known Use of FINERY

1680

Related to FINERY

Synonyms

array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia, best bib and tucker

Related Words

apparel, attire, costume, duds, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vesture, wear

Near Antonyms

tatters; disarray, dishabille

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

Rhymes with FINERY

pinery, vinery, winery