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dressy

[ dres-ee ]

adjective

dressier, dressiest.
  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.



dressy

/ ˈ»å°ùÉ›²õɪ /

adjective

  1. (of clothes) elegant
  2. (of persons) dressing stylishly
  3. over-elegant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ»å°ù±ð²õ²õ¾±±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ»å°ù±ð²õ²õ¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å°ù±ð²õ²õi·±ô²â adverb
  • »å°ù±ð²õ²õi·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dressy1

First recorded in 1760–70; dress + -y 1
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“I tend to maybe throw in a necklace,†Ms. Frommer said, which she wears on top of her day clothing “to make it look more dressy.â€

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The collection, which included looks for men and women, featured slouchy trousers and dressy jackets, lightweight overcoats and cotton trousers with elastic waists.

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There were satin lapels for the dressier looks, while an olive green jacket had a slight military flair.

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Some fine dining restaurants require jackets and collared shirts for men and dressy attire for women.

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If you’re packing shoes for travel, consider a “sleaker,†the dressy sneaker that works for both city strolls and country treks.

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