ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dressy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɹɛsi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Dressy is an adjective meaning Elegant, smart, or stylish.

Meaning

Elegant, smart, or stylish.

More Meanings

  1. Fond of dressing up; keen on fashion.

Example Sentences

We have mentioned that he exhibited a certain partiality for rings, jewellery, and fine raiment of all sorts; and it must be owned that Mr. Pen, during his time at the university, was rather a dressy man, and loved to array himself in splendour.

Word Forms

Synonyms for dressy

Depending on context, synonyms include fancy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fancy, smart, classy, chic, genteel, well-dressed.

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