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
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • All drinks are presented with an elegant touch that makes the experience feel special every time.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • 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
  • Meanwhile, Blanco kept it classic in a black tuxedo and sunglasses, per a dapper photo of him on Gomez’s Instagram Stories.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of dapper
Adjective
  • The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lenders, too, can adjust their rate offers upward as a formal rate hike grows in likelihood.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Denim cutoffs can look dressy, but Markle’s cropped slacks are even more effortless, but come across much more put-together.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polka dots are a fail-safe print to keep in your back pocket for any dressy occasion.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • Consumer electronics giant Xiaomi is rolling out stylish sedans and SUVs outfitted with dizzying in-cabin infotainment tech.
    — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Every seat is upholstered in stylish beige and cream-colored textiles and offers seven inches of recline, 40 inches of pitch, and 19 inches of width.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 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 Aug. 2026.

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