as in dress
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party
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Recent Examples of dressy
Both are upscale, romantic and dressy.
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Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But this time, Singer has gone down in size with an unusual gloss lacquer departure imbued with a dressy twist.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
From Dakota Johnson and Jane Fonda to Brittany Snow and Anne Hathaway, each leading lady uniquely styled the timeless shoe, whether accompanied a dressy look or a low-key ensemble.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Dark indigo and black denim brought a dressy element to occasions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But this time, Singer has gone down in size with an unusual gloss lacquer departure imbued with a dressy twist.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
From Dakota Johnson and Jane Fonda to Brittany Snow and Anne Hathaway, each leading lady uniquely styled the timeless shoe, whether accompanied a dressy look or a low-key ensemble.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Dark indigo and black denim brought a dressy element to occasions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
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This is his first full album since the end of the YSL trial and his formal release from prison, following his guilty plea on October 31, 2024.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Still, if the DNI made a formal recommendation, the State Department is the issuing authority for foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Scio refashioned the 48-room property, which includes a centuries-old, unfinished watchtower, into a stylish resort with modern sensibilities.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The look is just one of the latest stylish outfits that Jenner has sported on Instagram.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The always fashionable affair, thanks to presenting sponsor Gucci, will be chaired once again by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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These Cushionaire clogs are fashionable enough to head outside in, but feel like your at-home everyday slipper.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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