adj
dressy
DREH-see
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
Word Forms
dressier comparative, dressiest superlative
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