dressy
/'dresi/
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Smart, elegant, or formal in style: Used to describe clothing, accessories, or an overall appearance that is stylish, fashionable, and suitable for a special or formal occasion, rather than for everyday casual wear. 2. Characterized by or requiring such attire: Used to describe an event, occasion, or place where people are expected to wear elegant or formal clothing.
Usage and Examples
- Describing clothing or appearance:
- She wore a dressy black gown to the awards ceremony.
- For the interview, you should choose a dressy blouse and trousers.
- His usual casual style was replaced by a surprisingly dressy outfit.
- Describing an event or occasion:
- The invitation said the party was dressy, so no jeans allowed.
- It's a dressy restaurant, so a jacket for men is recommended.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "dressier", "dressiest".
- This skirt is dressier than the one you wore yesterday.
- Out of all her outfits, this is the dressiest one.
Variants and Related Words
- Dress (verb): To put on clothes, often specifically elegant or formal ones.
- They were asked to dress for dinner.
- Dressiness (noun, informal): The quality of being dressy.
- The dressiness of the event made some guests uncomfortable.
Synonyms
- Formal: Following conventional requirements of style, often for official events.
- Elegant: Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
- Smart: Neat, trim, and stylish in appearance (common in British English).
- Chic: Fashionably elegant and stylish.
Antonyms
- Casual: Relaxed and informal; suitable for everyday wear.
- Informal: Not formal; having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style.
- Scruffy: Shabby and untidy or dirty in appearance.