adj
dressy
DREH-see
Dressy (adj) means Smart, elegant, or formal in style, especially of clothing. Example: “The invitation said the party was dressy, so she wore heels.”
adj
1
Smart, elegant, or formal in style, especially of clothing.
"The invitation said the party was dressy, so she wore heels."
2
Fond of wearing fashionable or fine clothes.
"He was always a bit dressy, even for casual dinners."
How to use dressy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmart and formal-looking, or (of a person) keen on dressing up nicely.
Common pairings
dressy outfit
dressy occasion
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Word forms
- Comparative
- dressier
- Superlative
- dressiest
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The invitation said the party was _____, so she wore heels.
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What does “dressy” mean?
The word “dressy” means smart, elegant, or formal in style, especially of clothing. In plain terms, smart and formal-looking, or (of a person) keen on dressing up nicely.
How do you pronounce “dressy”?
“Dressy” is pronounced DREH-see (/ˈdɹɛsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “dressy” in a sentence?
Here is “dressy” used in a sentence: “The invitation said the party was dressy, so she wore heels.”
What part of speech is “dressy”?
“Dressy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “dressy” have?
“Dressy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: smart, elegant, or formal in style, especially of clothing.
