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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Dining here can be a dressy romantic evening or a relaxing collection of mezze while sipping wine and enjoying the water views.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
They also are easily dressed up or down: Throw on a tank top to dress the shorts down, or choose a chic, dressy top for a fancier look.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Dining here can be a dressy romantic evening or a relaxing collection of mezze while sipping wine and enjoying the water views.
—Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This white shirt features cap sleeves and ruched sides that give it a dressy vibe and flatter your curves.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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