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spiffily

spiffily

8.3
In a smart, stylish way
  • adverb
  • /ˈspɪfɪli/
  • Informal
translation icon : elegantemente
  • She always accessorizes spiffily, adding flair to even the simplest outfits.

Examples

  • The true dazzle here is provided by the musical numbers, which, as spiffily choreographed by Aakomon Jones, really sizzle.

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  • The restaurant's interior was spiffily decorated, making it a popular spot for events.

  • I was dressed more spiffily this morning with tan cotton pants and a striped oxford shirt.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • He arrived at the party spiffily dressed in a tailored suit and shiny shoes.

Synonyms

fashionably
vsspiffily
14 2.9

In a stylish way that follows what is popular now

focuses on smart, neat flair rather than only following trends
tastefully
vsspiffily
11 3.9

In a way that looks elegant and not showy in clothes or rooms

is more about smart, eye catching neatness than subtle good taste
smartly
vsspiffily
5 3.5

In a neat, stylish way especially about clothes

leans more toward a showy or smart effect than simple neatness
stylishly
vsspiffily
4 3.5

In a fashionable and elegant way

is more playful smartness and neatness rather than pure elegance
prettily
vsspiffily
3 2.3

In a way that looks nice

is stronger, highlighting sharp, smart fashion rather than mild prettiness
dashingly
vsspiffily
1 7.0

In a stylish, confident way that makes someone look attractive

is slightly less glamorous and more about crisp, smart polish
nattily
vsspiffily
1 7.3

In a neat, stylish way

is slightly more about striking or flashy neatness than mere tidiness
glamorously
vsspiffily
  • US
1 3.7

In a very attractive and exciting way

is milder, focusing on clean smartness rather than dramatic glamour
rakishly
vsspiffily
1 8.2

Looking confident and slightly playful in a stylish way

is more about tidy smartness than bold or rakish confidence
classily
vsspiffily
1 5.0

In a stylish and elegant way

is more casual smartness and trend awareness than high sophistication
dapperly
vsspiffily
6.0

In a neat, stylish way, especially in how someone dresses

is broader, covering overall stylish flair rather than grooming alone
chicly
vsspiffily
4.9

In a stylish way that looks modern and elegant

is less tied to trends and more to sharp, showy neatness
snappily
vsspiffily
4.1

Quickly in a stylish, lively way

emphasizes polished, measured appearance rather than speed or liveliness

Antonyms

283 1.4

In a bad or unsuccessful way

1 4.4

In a way that looks old and not cared for

Idioms

dressed spiffily
  • Informal
7.8

Wearing stylish, elegant clothes

How Stylish

fashionably
14 2.9
spiffily
  • Informal
8.3
smartly
5 3.5
neatly
93 1.0
casually
103 2.5

Surface Forms

spiffily positive

Morphology

spiffily = spiffy (transparent) = spiffy + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'spiffy' with the productive adverbial suffix '-ly', yielding 'in a stylish manner'.

Etymology

Spiffily comes from the simple word spiffy, which comes from spiff meaning 'to make neat' and 'smart'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of someone who 'spiffs up' their clothes to look sharp, so spiffily means 'in a smart, fashionable way'.