dressiness
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4.5
- noun
- /ˈdrɛsɪnəs/
- Her choice of a sleek black gown added a touch of dressiness to the evening's festivities.
Examples
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It doesn't look like it conflicts with the dressiness of the blazer.
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And like the others said, I need different levels of dressiness, different heel heights, etc.
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So many factors affect "multiples"—e.g., different lengths of dress pants to go with different heel heights, gradations in degree of "dressiness," body changes.
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The wedding invitation specified formal attire, reflecting the expected dressiness of the event.
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He prefers clothing that combines comfort with dressiness, making it suitable for both work and social gatherings.
Synonyms
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4.8
A polite, stylish way of acting or dressing
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3.5
A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste
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4.1
A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste
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3.4
A smart, neat way of dressing for special events like weddings
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3.6
A quality of being fashionable and attractive
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6.3
A style that seems elegant and upper class
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6.5
Being stylish and elegant in a simple way
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3.6
A clean, stylish way of dressing
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8.4
A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste
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7.2
A stylish, expensive look that shows someone is rich
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6.3
The state of being in style and popular now
Antonyms
How Dressy
- Formal
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8.5
- Formal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dressiness comes from dress ('clothes') plus the endings -y ('having') and -ness ('a quality'). So, like the adjective dressy meaning 'dressed up', dressiness is the quality of being formal or stylish, good for special occasions.