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
  • After all, why should an elegant Japanese sushi spot have a cheeseburger on the menu?
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Since becoming a part of the royal family, the Princess of Wales has attended several public events and is known for her elegant fashion sense.
    — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • To celebrate his Good Will Hunting co-star’s turn as Greek warrior Odysseus after their four-decade-long bromance, Affleck coordinated with his 14-year-old son Samuel in dapper suits.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • Mahomes wore a floor-length, baby blue wrap dress with a diamond collar necklace, while Patrick Mahomes kept things dapper in a navy blue suit and black sunglasses.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of dapper
Adjective
  • Washington responded by turning its assurance into a formal guarantee, though one signed as an executive order a successor can revoke.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Anderson’s neighbors, Matt and Laurel Nelson, needed to meet that threshold to move the case to a formal hearing on their complaint against the county manager.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • No Copenhagen girl’s closet is complete without a simple tapered black pant, which teams up perfectly with a plain white T-shirt or dressy evening top.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • This mix of casual and dressy vibes creates a combo that’s comfortable, authentic, and full of personality.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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