dressy

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dress·y / ˈdresē/ • adj. (dress·i·er, dress·i·est) (of clothes) suitable for a festive or formal occasion: wear something dressy, Kate, we're going to a cocktail party. ∎  requiring or given to wearing such clothes: this isn't a dressy place, but it's clean.DERIVATIVES: dress·i·ly / ˈdresəlē/ adv.dress·i·ness n.

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