FLOSSY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

flossy

adjective

Definition of flossy

as in posh

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Recent Examples of flossy The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair. — Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026 The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Yet, layering the tank under a dress with ready-to-snap flossy straps is an unorthodox trick and in Jenner’s case, a stellar addition to the otherwise barely-there ensemble. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022 Miami Swim Week and worn by celebs like Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner, flossy separates are a post-quarantine must-have. — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flossy

Adjective

The neighborhood Karen remains Nairobi's most desirable suburb, a mix of posh residential properties, schools, embassies, country clubs, and golf courses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
So far, so standard espionage drama stuff — albeit executed with above-average style, from Sam and Helen’s enviable collection of fall outerwear to cool action sequences that have fun with the layout of a posh gallery or a Downton-esque manor.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of posh

Adjective

Rugged yet lightweight, sleek yet functional, the FlipSide isn’t cheap at $349.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
But for seven-year-old Anua, a viral concoction of Korean botanical formulas, sleek branding and a hint of star power (from Kendall Jenner) has helped the brand break through globally this year.

— Ella Graveney, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of sleek

Adjective

Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

Make a version of one of Bon Appétit’s swankiest yet simplest party tricks—marinated salami and almonds—with Trader Joe’s standbys.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Banquets also line the space, and a swanky bar is surrounded by a geometric blue tile.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of swank

Adjective

And over in Carlsbad the chic new Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection is within walking distance of Legoland.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
When properly employed, hair pins are an exceptionally chic way to secure an updo, creating a soft hold that enhances the inherent romance of chignons, twists, and more.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of chic

Adjective

Meanwhile, fashionable La Marsa remains a firm favorite with the stylish set, and mid-2026 restaurant openings like Oto, a Japanese izakaya, and Sujet, a hybrid café and design store, keep things fresh.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Sam, who walks with a cane sometimes, is cool and dark and stylish, in an Anna Wintour mode.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

Unlike its competitors, Hermès is a pre-haute-couture enterprise, founded before the rigid bureaucracy of French fashion was put into place, in the eighteen-sixties, with the establishment of a governing syndicate.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
At the Lortel, her one-woman show plays out on a candlestick-heavy gothic set by Derek McLane that resembles a Barbie Dreamhouse modded for a Meat Loaf video, and Cohen enters in an haute-Ren-faire pink maiden’s dress by Kelsey Randall.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026

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