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Definition of dressy

dressy

/ˈdrɛs.i/
dres · sy
Adverb:dressily
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• adjective

1

Suitable for or requiring formal or elegant attire; stylish and smart in appearance.

Example

"She bought a pair of dressy shoes to wear to her sister's wedding reception."

2

Fond of wearing stylish, elaborate, or formal clothing.

Example

"Her grandfather was a remarkably dressy man who never left the house without a pressed suit and silk tie."

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• Rhymes for dressy

• Nearby Words

dressing
dressmaker
dressmaking
dressy
dribble
dribbler
dribbly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dressy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dressy
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