Synonyms of black-tie

black-tie

adjective

as in white-tie

Related Words

• white-tie
• evening
• semiformal
• tailored
• fitted
• chic
• stylish
• fashionable
• dapper
• custom-made
• natty
• modish
• in
• formal
• dressy
• dress
• costume
• smart
• snappy
• sharp
• costumey

Dissimilar Words

• informal
• casual
• sporty
• street
• unfashionable
• outmoded
• sportif
• dowdy
• slovenly
• sloppy
• untidy
• rumpled
• unkempt
• messy
• grungy
• frowsy
• disheveled
• wrinkled
• styleless
• unstylish
• mussy
• sloven

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of black-tie

Swift and Kelce are hosting an event in the Garden’s Infosys Theater for 100 people on Thursday, reported to be a rehearsal dinner, and a larger, black-tie event in the arena Friday for between 500 to 999 attendees, according to the city permits. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The black-tie gala event will be held at the Molino Stucky in Venice and will include exclusive musical performances and a live auction of contemporary artworks and unique experiences. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

The lunchtime event is long gone, replaced in 2021 by a black-tie dinner for which participants will have to wait until September, but the latest pan-European awards were published yesterday. — Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026

The Beards are among the most prestigious awards in the food world, and the black-tie awards ceremony is equal parts nerves and excitement for attendees. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026