SPIFFED-UP Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

spiffed-up

adjective

as in elegant

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Adjective

The sinking marks a bittersweet coda to the era of gleaming behemoths that crossed the seas in elegant fashion.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
Lack of crown aside (which, TBH, would be a bit much for an elegant small dinner), Tyler's makeup also felt extremely Arwen-esque.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of elegant

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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The system produced a mathematical proof that was accepted by Lean, a proof-assistant software used to check the logical correctness of formal mathematical arguments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The Paris Police Prefecture denied numerous formal requests for permits allowing protests in various areas of the city, citing October riots that led to thousands of arrests and violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

The timeless piece has a relaxed silhouette, so it can be worn over a T-shirt, but it can also be paired with a skirt or trousers for something more dressy.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
The Levi’s Cinch Baggy Jeans feature a relaxed, slouchy fit that feels especially relevant for fall, with a deeper wash that reads dressier than your typical light-blue denim.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of dressy

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Red lacquered doors open to 6,000 square feet of stylish interiors, with eight bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread throughout.

— Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The book’s opening scene takes place in a late afternoon in the year 2000 on a cafe terrasse in Paris’s stylish rue Blanche.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

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