NATTY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

natty

adjective

ˈna-tē

Definition of natty

as in smart

being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance a natty woman, she's usually impeccably dressed in tailored clothing from Europe

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Recent Examples of natty Harmon isn’t just hungry to close this out with a natty after the Horns tied for second place in the SEC regular season. — Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 The welcome stamp in your passport at the tiny airport (painted a natty shade of green) on this British overseas territory is a shamrock. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026 In terms of alternative arrangements, Fox arguably has the best options for its Week 5 natty, as the other game scheduled in that window is Commanders-Chargers. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Its dining area, bar (with centerfolds blown up and reproduced on the wall in plexiglass), gameroom and quiet nooks are clean, neat and natty. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for natty

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Adjective

Fortunately, plenty of new high-tech tools offer assistance, including robot guide dogs, a cane-bot (looking a bit like a small R2D2 with giant wheels), multiple types of smart glasses with descriptive audio, and even a haptic vest for blind dogs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Ten games give him a chance to show better execution, smarter game management, and enough wins to justify another season.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

Toward the end of the evening, the jazz pianist, a dapper man named Lafayette, took the microphone to thank each member of the band.

— Jane Bua, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
That means dapper blacks and a much higher peak brightness—1,200 nits versus just 500 nits for the previous mini.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of dapper

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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

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