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
  • Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Queen size bed feels huge, there's plenty of light, sumptuous extra seating and an overall elegant Georgian style feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Sudeikis, 50, wore a dapper black tuxedo and bow tie, and Dobrev, 37, stood out in a bright blue halter-style dress.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the players might don dapper period costumes, depending on the August weather.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 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
  • The belt loops and sleek fit make these wide-leg pants look dressy, especially when paired with a belt and button-up shirt for long days spent in meetings.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • While today’s cruise ships are generally relaxed, Schumann notes that certain venues onboard still have dress expectations, particularly specialty restaurants and dressy evenings.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, stylish couples from Tokyo were arriving for a ski weekend in late May.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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