dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
3
: requiring or characterized by fancy or formal dress
a dressy affair
dressiness
noun
Examples of dressy in a Sentence
Those shoes are so dressy, I rarely wear them.
She wore an outfit that was much too dressy for the occasion.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The dressy sneaker will be available in two materials and four colorways including Taupe and Ivory napa leather or Vintage Port and Charcoal suede, set upon a white sole.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Pair your flip-flops with dressy staples—think a boho blouse and a sweater wrapped around your waist or shoulders—and keep things grounded with trendy wide-leg jeans.
—India Roby, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Shop dressy trousers and slacks, flowy ankle pants, tapered styles, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dressy
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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