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
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo’s most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Some of the players might don dapper period costumes, depending on the August weather.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Matteo, the dapper host in a velvet jacket and glasses, ushers patrons to their seats with ease and makes everyone feel instantly at home.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of dapper
Adjective
  • Diplomatic efforts today too often grant the Taliban a formal place at the table while limiting contact with Afghan women to informal consultations.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Between now and then, there is much parsing of the 16-track album’s rich content to be done, with millions of words of formal and informal think-pieces to come.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Style them with a soft, dressy top, then add a pair of sneakers or loafers and a travel bag.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Another option that could work as a summer wedding guest dress or for a dressy event, this shift is classy and elegant.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • Wear it à la Copenhagen’s stylish set with a suede jacket and heeled thong sandal.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their distressed midcalf moto boots were at the top of every stylish girl's wish list.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish
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“Spiffed-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffed-up. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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