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Dressy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dressy

 

[ หˆdrษ›si ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion description

The term 'dressy' refers to clothing that is suitable for formal or special occasions. It implies a level of elegance and sophistication, contrasting with casual wear. Dressy attire often includes items such as suits, dresses, and dress shoes. The concept can vary by culture and event, but generally indicates a polished and well-put-together appearance.

Synonyms

elegant, formal, smart, stylish

Examples of usage

  • She wore a dressy outfit to the wedding.
  • He prefers dressy shoes for formal events.
  • The invitation specified dressy attire for the gala.

Translations

Translations of the word "dressy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elegante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช elegant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpakaian rapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะปะตะณะฐะฝั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elegancki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlรฉgant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elegante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ จ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elegantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ elegantnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜้›…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eleganten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elegante

Etymology

The word 'dressy' originated in the early 19th century as an extension of the word 'dress,' which originally described the style, manner, or mode of attire. The combination with the suffix '-y' transformed it into an adjective, indicating a quality or nature associated with being dressed in finer or more decorative clothing. Over time, 'dressy' has become commonly used in everyday language to convey the idea of elegance and formality in attire. The use of 'dressy' reflects social norms regarding appearances and the importance placed on clothing in various occasions within different cultures. It highlights the evolution of fashion and the standardization of what is considered appropriate attire for different settings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,889 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.