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
Holmes’ effortless outfit is tied together with her flowy white blouse, which adds a dressy touch to an otherwise casual outfit.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This full-leather Michael Kors bag can be worn both casually with your T-shirt and jeans or as your dressy accessory to an evening dinner.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Practical, yet effortlessly chic this cotton and silk jacket has the sporty look of an anorak, but the materiality to work with dressy looks.
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Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dressy
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This full-leather Michael Kors bag can be worn both casually with your T-shirt and jeans or as your dressy accessory to an evening dinner.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Practical, yet effortlessly chic this cotton and silk jacket has the sporty look of an anorak, but the materiality to work with dressy looks.
—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
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The men, both in formal suits, appear jovial despite their opposing political views, with smiles spreading on their faces.
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Management cited its recent formal launch of FedEx Life Science, which provides specialized transportation services for the health-care industry, where packages can be both time- and temperature-sensitive, as well as accelerating growth in artificial intelligence.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
Adjective
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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