elegant

dressy

ˈdrɛsi

adjective

(of clothes) suitable for a smart or formal occasion.

wear something dressy, Kate, we’ve got to go to a drinks party

smart,formal,elaborate,ornate,stylish,elegant,dashing,sophisticated,chic,fashionable,modish,à la mode,sharp,snappy,snazzy,natty,ritzy,classy,swish,trendy,with it,fly,spiffy,sassy,kicky,tony,stylin’

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dressiest

ˈdrɛsi

adjective

(of clothes) suitable for a smart or formal occasion.

wear something dressy, Kate, we’ve got to go to a drinks party

smart,formal,elaborate,ornate,stylish,elegant,dashing,sophisticated,chic,fashionable,modish,à la mode,sharp,snappy,snazzy,natty,ritzy,classy,swish,trendy,with it,fly,spiffy,sassy,kicky,tony,stylin’

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dressier

ˈdrɛsi

adjective

(of clothes) suitable for a smart or formal occasion.

wear something dressy, Kate, we’ve got to go to a drinks party

smart,formal,elaborate,ornate,stylish,elegant,dashing,sophisticated,chic,fashionable,modish,à la mode,sharp,snappy,snazzy,natty,ritzy,classy,swish,trendy,with it,fly,spiffy,sassy,kicky,tony,stylin’

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deluxe

dɪˈlʌks
dɪˈlʊks

adjective

luxurious or sumptuous; of a superior kind.

a deluxe hotel

luxurious,luxury,sumptuous,palatial,opulent,splendid,magnificent,lavish,grand,rich,superior,high-class,quality,exclusive,choice,select,elegant,well appointed,fancy,expensive,costly,upmarket,plush,plushy,posh,classy,ritzy,swanky,pricey,fancy-pants,swish,swank,loaded,palatian,Lucullan

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delicate

ˈdɛlɪkət

adjective

very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

a delicate lace shawl

fine,exquisite,intricate,dainty,airy,elegant,graceful,flimsy,gauzy,filmy,floaty,gossamer,diaphanous,chiffony,silky,wispy,thin,insubstantial,papery

noun

a delicate fabric or garment.

the delicates cycle of a washing machine

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debonair

ˌdɛbəˈnɛː

adjective

confident, stylish, and charming (typically used of a man).

all the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails

suave,urbane,sophisticated,cultured,self-possessed,self-assured,confident,charming,gracious,well mannered,civil,courteous,gallant,chivalrous,gentlemanly,refined,polished,well bred,genteel,dignified,courtly,well dressed,well groomed,well turned out,elegant,stylish,smart,dashing,dapper,spruce,trim,attractive,soigné,smooth,swish,swanky,snappy,sharp,cool,spiffy,fly,on fleek,mannerly,trig,gentle

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dapperest

ˈdapə

adjective

neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically used of a man).

he looked very dapper in a dark silk suit

smart,spruce,trim,debonair,neat,tidy,neat and tidy,crisp,well dressed,besuited,well groomed,well turned out,smartly dressed,elegant,chic,dashing,soigné,snazzy,snappy,natty,sharp,nifty,sassy,spiffy,fly,kicky,swagger,trig

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dapper

ˈdapə

adjective

neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically used of a man).

he looked very dapper in a dark silk suit

smart,spruce,trim,debonair,neat,tidy,neat and tidy,crisp,well dressed,besuited,well groomed,well turned out,smartly dressed,elegant,chic,dashing,soigné,snazzy,snappy,natty,sharp,nifty,sassy,spiffy,fly,kicky,swagger,trig

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courtly

ˈkɔːtli

adjective

very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.

he gave a courtly bow

refined,polished,cultivated,cultured,civilized,stylish,elegant,sophisticated,urbane,suave,debonair,polite,civil,courteous,gracious,well mannered,well bred,chivalrous,gallant,gentlemanly,ladylike,honourable,genteel,aristocratic,dignified,decorous,formal,ceremonious,stately,proper,couth,gentle

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courtliest

ˈkɔːtli

adjective

very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.

he gave a courtly bow

refined,polished,cultivated,cultured,civilized,stylish,elegant,sophisticated,urbane,suave,debonair,polite,civil,courteous,gracious,well mannered,well bred,chivalrous,gallant,gentlemanly,ladylike,honourable,genteel,aristocratic,dignified,decorous,formal,ceremonious,stately,proper,couth,gentle

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courtlier

ˈkɔːtli

adjective

very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.

he gave a courtly bow

refined,polished,cultivated,cultured,civilized,stylish,elegant,sophisticated,urbane,suave,debonair,polite,civil,courteous,gracious,well mannered,well bred,chivalrous,gallant,gentlemanly,ladylike,honourable,genteel,aristocratic,dignified,decorous,formal,ceremonious,stately,proper,couth,gentle

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classiest

ˈklɑːsi

adjective

stylish and sophisticated.

the hotel is classy but relaxed

stylish,high-class,superior,exclusive,chic,elegant,smart,sophisticated,fancy,expensive,upmarket,high-toned,upscale,posh,ritzy,plush,plushy,swanky,snazzy,swish,swank,tony,on fleek

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classier

ˈklɑːsi

adjective

stylish and sophisticated.

the hotel is classy but relaxed

stylish,high-class,superior,exclusive,chic,elegant,smart,sophisticated,fancy,expensive,upmarket,high-toned,upscale,posh,ritzy,plush,plushy,swanky,snazzy,swish,swank,tony,on fleek

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chicest

ʃiːk

adjective

elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

she looked every inch the chic Frenchwoman

stylish,smart,elegant,sophisticated,dapper,debonair,dashing,trim,tasteful,understated,attractive,flattering,fashionable,high-fashion,modish,voguish,in vogue,up to date,up to the minute,ultra-modern,contemporary,à la mode,trendy,with it,now,sharp,snappy,snazzy,natty,dressy,swish,fly,spiffy,sassy,kicky,tony,stylin’,on fleek,trig

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chicer

ʃiːk

adjective

elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

she looked every inch the chic Frenchwoman

stylish,smart,elegant,sophisticated,dapper,debonair,dashing,trim,tasteful,understated,attractive,flattering,fashionable,high-fashion,modish,voguish,in vogue,up to date,up to the minute,ultra-modern,contemporary,à la mode,trendy,with it,now,sharp,snappy,snazzy,natty,dressy,swish,fly,spiffy,sassy,kicky,tony,stylin’,on fleek,trig

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chic

ʃiːk

adjective

elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

she looked every inch the chic Frenchwoman

stylish,smart,elegant,sophisticated,dapper,debonair,dashing,trim,tasteful,understated,attractive,flattering,fashionable,high-fashion,modish,voguish,in vogue,up to date,up to the minute,ultra-modern,contemporary,à la mode,trendy,with it,now,sharp,snappy,snazzy,natty,dressy,swish,fly,spiffy,sassy,kicky,tony,stylin’,on fleek,trig

noun

stylishness and elegance, typically of a specified kind.

the hotel’s lobby and restaurant are the height of designer chic

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ceremonious

sɛrɪˈməʊnɪəs

adjective

relating or appropriate to grand and formal occasions.

a Great Hall where ceremonious and public appearances were made

dignified,majestic,imposing,impressive,solemn,stately,awe-inspiring,regal,imperial,elegant,grand,glorious,splendid,magnificent,resplendent,important,august,portentous,formal,courtly,punctilious,courteous,civil,deferential,stiff,rigid,affected,slow-moving,measured,deliberate,precise,scrupulous,starchy,just so

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becomings

/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

adjective

(of clothing) looking good on someone.

what a becoming dress!

flattering,fetching,attractive,lovely,pretty,handsome,stylish,elegant,chic,fashionable,comely,tasteful

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becoming

/bəˈkəmɪŋ/

adjective

(especially of clothing) flattering a person’s appearance.

what a becoming dress!

flattering,fetching,attractive,lovely,pretty,handsome,stylish,elegant,chic,fashionable,comely,tasteful

noun

The process of coming to be something or of passing into a state.

a series of poem sketches in a state of becoming

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