spiffed-up

adjective

as in elegant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffed-up
  1. elegant
  2. dapper
  3. formal
  4. dressy
  5. stylish
Adjective
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides Instead of constantly kicking that pile of shoes to the side by your entryway, give them an elegant home with this tilt-out storage cabinet.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Times recently showcased 41 of the greatest Mexican restaurants across the country, from taco trucks to elegant eateries with tasting menus.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • At which point Hansen would make his entrance, dressed in a dapper tan suit and holding a clipboard.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Wicked actor wore a dapper black tuxedo and black sunglasses for the nuptials.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dapper
Adjective
  • Because this wasn’t a traditional sit-down dinner, there wasn’t one formal tablescape.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The firearms retailer never got any formal complaints at that location, according to city officials in Goleta, an affluent Santa Barbara County coastal town.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Style this maxi skirt with a dressy blouse, tights, and tall boots for a cute date night ensemble, or dress it down with a sweater and sneakers for more low-key days.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • It’s made of quick-drying, moisture-wicking, anti-odor, and UV SPF 40 protection fabric, but still has a dressy look.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • Next on my list are a few pairs of new shoes that will be versatile and functional, but still stylish—I’m not asking much, right?
    — Natalie LaBarbera, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this stylish pair of wireless headphones today for just $79.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish
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