adj
bridey
Bridey (adj) means having the qualities typically associated with a bride, especially around a wedding. Example: “She went for a soft, bridey look with the lace veil and pale makeup.”
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Having the qualities typically associated with a bride, especially around a wedding.
"She went for a soft, bridey look with the lace veil and pale makeup."
How to use bridey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReminiscent of a bride or bridal style — mainly used casually about fashion, makeup, or mood.
When to use it
Informal; mostly seen in fashion or lifestyle writing rather than formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bridey
- Superlative
- most bridey
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She went for a soft, _____ look with the lace veil and pale makeup.
Etymology
Formed from "bride" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y", on the same pattern as "dreamy" from "dream".
Rhymes for bridey
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What does “bridey” mean?
The word “bridey” means having the qualities typically associated with a bride, especially around a wedding. In plain terms, reminiscent of a bride or bridal style — mainly used casually about fashion, makeup, or mood.
How do you use “bridey” in a sentence?
Here is “bridey” used in a sentence: “She went for a soft, bridey look with the lace veil and pale makeup.”
What part of speech is “bridey”?
“Bridey” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of bridey?
"bridey" (adj) means having the qualities typically associated with a bride, especially around a wedding.
