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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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 May 2025
Consider the shoes Photo: Getty Images A dressy beach shoe is certainly a tricky sartorial challenge, given you will likely be walking on sandy terrain.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This casual tee has a dressy vibe with a plunging V-neck and pretty lace trim.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
And, the skort is dressy enough to pair with a nice top for dinner.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 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 29 May. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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