SPIFFED-UP Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

spiffed-up

adjective

as in elegant

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Adjective

The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.

— Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

In the pool bath, a Scott Zaragoza tondo of Jeff as a dapper explorer confronting a gargantuan Venus flytrap strikes a pitch-perfect note of weirdness.

— Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
David Beckham looks dapper while attending Day 1 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on June 29.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of dapper

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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of formal

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And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction.

— Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 27 June 2026
There are plenty of vacation moments that call for something dressier than sandals but far more comfortable than heels, and these raffia flats fit the bill perfectly.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Definition of dressy

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