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dressy

C2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /drˈɛsi/

US

  • /ˈdrɛsi/

Description

"Dressy" describes clothes that look smart, stylish, and a little more formal than everyday wear. It fits special situations like parties, weddings, date nights, or a nice dinner out. A dressy outfit shows that someone made an effort to look polished and neat. The word can also describe a person's style if they usually choose clothes that look more elegant than casual ones. It does not always mean fully formal, but it does mean more dressed up than normal.

Examples

  1. 1

    Party outfit

    She wore a dressy black top to the dinner party.

  2. 2

    Restaurant dress code

    The restaurant isn't very dressy, so jeans are fine.

  3. 3

    Work clothes

    I like these shoes, but they feel too dressy for work.

    • Pattern

      too dressy for + place/occasion

      more formal or fancy than is suitable for it

  4. 4

    Wedding outfit

    We need something dressy enough for a wedding but still comfortable.

    • Pattern

      dressy enough for + event

      suitable in style for that event

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • dressyadjective