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

Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

Mahomes wore a floor-length, baby blue wrap dress with a diamond collar necklace, while Patrick Mahomes kept things dapper in a navy blue suit and black sunglasses.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Born between 1965 and 1980, actors belonging to Generation X continue to win audiences over with their dapper good looks.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of dapper

Adjective

Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

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