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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The menswear collection here is sporty with Gucci-esque matching outfits and dressy shirts emblazoned with lions.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Make exceptions for extremely sentimental or dressy pieces that are timeless.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The menswear collection here is sporty with Gucci-esque matching outfits and dressy shirts emblazoned with lions.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The AirEssentials French Rib collection is a slightly dressier take on the brand’s signature ultra-soft fabric.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
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 2 Apr. 2026.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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