dressy
Use Dressy in a sentence
i adjective, dress·i·er, dress·i·est.
1.
appropriate to somewhat formal occasions: an outfit that's a little too dressy for office wear.
2.
showy in dress; stylish: a rather dressy reception.
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dressy (ˈdrɛsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , dressier, dressiest | |
| 1. | (of clothes) elegant |
| 2. | (of persons) dressing stylishly |
| 3. | over-elegant |
| 'dressily | |
| —adv | |
| 'dressiness | |
| —n | |
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Dressy
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Example sentences
Think casual but elegant in the daytime, a bit more dressy for dinner.
Pack a dressy coat and tights or other warm undergarments in case the weather turns cold on formal night.
Pack one or two formal outfits and a dressy casual outfit for your time on the ship.
Prices are moderate and dressy casual attire is recommended.
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