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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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Monday night’s looks spanned the gamut from dressy business pantsuits to full-on Hollywood-style glamour filled with designer labels.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Its dressy look will work for all sorts of spring and summer occasions like graduation parties, baby showers, and picnics.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the Grapent Capri Pants feel like sweats, but are dressy enough to pair with linen blouses and other nice tops; and they’re now marked down to $29.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 16 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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