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
  • Towns sported a dapper black tuxedo with a double-breasted jacket and bow tie.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 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
  • He would be sentenced to four years of formal probation, according to the clerk’s office.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In this case, there was no formal RFP, or request for proposal, process.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • These beautiful shoes make for a dressy take on the classic Mary Jane.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Style it with a maxi skirt and booties for dressier occasions, or keep things low-key with jeans and sneakers.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • His stylish and souvenir models run up to 20 euros ($24) while the cheapest costs 6 euros.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon’s fashion hub is home to a stylish selection of wrinkle-resistant travel pants for under $40.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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