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

Craig was highly rated, and the plan to try to be more physical with Sammis’ pro-style attack in a league increasingly dominated by teams built in the trenches like Texas Tech, BYU and Utah seemed smart.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Having experienced the dial adjust the volume on its own while the case was in my pocket, a disable option seems smart.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

Naval engineers built elegant streets lined with glass balconies that became the envy of northwestern Spain, and more than a century later, Spain’s future dictator, Francisco Franco, the son of a naval officer, was born there.

— Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Lié Studio The Eva Weekend tote $870 This sleek bag is the leather tote at its most elegant—roomy enough to hold travel essentials and crafted in luxurious Portuguese leather.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

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
Dressed in a sharp black three-piece suit and a dapper yellow bow tie, Lubelo Mthenjana stands alone on a dark stage, taking in the last few seconds of quiet before the curtain opens.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of dapper

Adjective

There has, however, been at least one particularly fashionable crossover.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

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