dressy

[ dres-ee ]

/ ˈdrɛs i /

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adjective, dress·i·er, dress·i·est.

appropriate to somewhat formal occasions: an outfit that's a little too dressy for office wear.

showy in dress; stylish: a rather dressy reception.

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Origin of dressy

First recorded in 1760–70; dress + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM dressy

dress·i·ly, adverbdress·i·ness, noun

Words nearby dressy

dress shield, dress shirt, dress suit, dress uniform, dress-up, dressy, dressy casual, drest, drew, drey, Dreyfus

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How to use dressy in a sentence

This lightweight jacket pairs perfectly with jeans and boots for that camping trip or throw it on with some dressier shoes and wear this jacket to a dinner party.
This Classic Fall Jacket Is Rugged on the Outside and Cozy on the Inside|Collin Probst|October 18, 2021|The Daily Beast
Still later, she’d float warily at the edges of holiday photos, clearly hating her dressy clothes.
On Loving Someone Who Battles Inner Demons|Susanna Schrobsdorff|October 10, 2021|Time
There’s nothing like the feeling of silk against your skin and—bonus—it looks dressy, too.
8 Dressy Masks for Work, Cocktail Hour, and More|Korin Miller|September 10, 2021|The Daily Beast
Buy Maskc KN95 Masks at Maskc, $nullThis three-pack of masks from Rag & Bone has all your dressy mask needs covered.
8 Dressy Masks for Work, Cocktail Hour, and More|Korin Miller|September 10, 2021|The Daily Beast

Buy Slip Pure Silk Adult Pleated Face Covering at Nordstrom, $nullWhen it comes to dressy masks, your face covering can either blend in with your outfit or become a statement all its own.
8 Dressy Masks for Work, Cocktail Hour, and More|Korin Miller|September 10, 2021|The Daily Beast
She advises to avoid rompers, “dressy” shorts, and -- despite their recent comeback in the fashion world -- Uggs.
A Handy Guide To Help You Dress for CPAC|Misty White Sidell|March 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In those 20 years, I went from very dressy to very un-dressy.
Louboutin Looks Back|Isabel Wilkinson|November 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The lady was a very dressy person and she laid her silver-mesh purse on the counter between herself and Jess.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
A ball dress should be made of either very dressy silk, or light, thin material made over silk.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
The Opera—Here you should wear full dress, an opera cloak, and either a head-dress, or dressy bonnet of some thin material.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
They were good and answered the purpose but a new fangled broom made of broom straw seemed so dressy.
Old Rail Fence Corners|Various
If you'll look closely at the workers about town you'll see the same suits—right dressy, you'll notice.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for dressy

dressy

/ (ˈdrɛsɪ) /

adjective dressier or dressiest

(of clothes) elegant

(of persons) dressing stylishly

over-elegant

Derived forms of dressy

dressily, adverbdressiness, noun

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