dressy
/ˈdresi/adjective
उच्चारण ड्रेसी
(कपड़े) सजीले, शानदार, ख़ास मौक़े वाले
Core word
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informal
(of clothes) elegant and suitable for a special or formal occasion
(कपड़े) सजीले, शानदार, ख़ास मौक़े वाले
- You need something a bit dressier for the wedding.
- Is the party dressy or casual?
- I'll wear a dressy kurta to the reception.
+ 2 more examples
- The invitation said the dinner was dressy, so we put on suits.
- She chose a dressy sari for the award ceremony.
Opposite casual
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informal
(of a person) liking to wear elegant clothes
बन-ठनकर रहने वाला
- He was always a dressy young man.
- Her dressy aunt never leaves the house without matching jewellery.
- My uncle is dressy and wears a silk waistcoat every day.
+ 2 more examples
- She is dressy by nature and enjoys wearing jewellery.
- Rohan is the dressiest boy in the class, with new clothes every week.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
dressy + noun
Dressy describes clothes that are smart and suitable for a formal occasion: a dressy outfit, a dressy blouse.
'Dressy' ऐसे कपड़ों का वर्णन करता है जो सजीले हों और औपचारिक अवसर के योग्य हों: a dressy outfit, a dressy blouse।
- She wore a dressy saree to the wedding.
- These shoes are too dressy for school.
a bit dressy / too dressy for sth
Use too dressy for an occasion to say the clothes are more formal than needed.
किसी अवसर के लिए 'too dressy' का अर्थ है कि कपड़े आवश्यकता से अधिक औपचारिक हैं।
- A silk dress is too dressy for a picnic.
dressy (people)
Of a person, dressy means someone who likes to wear elegant clothes; it can be mildly critical.
व्यक्ति के लिए 'dressy' का अर्थ वह है जिसे सजीले कपड़े पहनना पसंद हो; यह हल्की आलोचना भी हो सकती है।
- Her sister is very dressy and changes outfits thrice a day.
dressy vs smart casual
Dressy suggests formal elegance; smart casual means tidy but relaxed clothes.
'Dressy' औपचारिक सजीलेपन का संकेत है; 'smart casual' का अर्थ साफ़-सुथरे पर सहज कपड़े हैं।
- For the party, a dressy look is better than smart casual.
dressy vs dressed up
Dressy describes clothes; dressed up describes a person who is wearing smart clothes.
'Dressy' कपड़ों का वर्णन करता है; 'dressed up' उस व्यक्ति का जिसने सजीले कपड़े पहने हों।
- The kurta is dressy, and everyone was dressed up.
+Collocations 6
dressy + clothes
outfitblouseshoesjackettopoccasion
- She chose a dressy blouse for the interview dinner.
adverb + dressy
tooa bitratherveryslightlyoverly
- That kurta is a bit dressy for a college lecture.
dressy + event
partydinnerweddingfunctionreception
- The dressy wedding reception began at eight.
verb + dressy
lookfeelbeseemnot too
- The sandals look dressy but are comfortable.
dressy + material
silkvelvetsatinembroidered cloth
- The velvet kurta looked dressy under the lights.
dressy + accessory
dressy bagdressy watchdressy beltdressy sandals
- A dressy bag completed her festival outfit.
“More examples 7
- Radhika wore a dressy silk kurta for the farewell party.
राधिका ने विदाई पार्टी के लिए सजीला रेशमी कुर्ता पहना।
- Jeans are not dressy enough for a formal dinner.
औपचारिक रात्रिभोज के लिए jeans पर्याप्त सजीले नहीं हैं।
- The shop sells dressy sandals for festivals.
दुकान में त्योहारों के लिए सजीली चप्पलें मिलती हैं।
- He looked a bit dressy for a casual meeting.
वह एक सामान्य बैठक के लिए थोड़ा ज़्यादा सजा-धजा लग रहा था।
- A dressy jacket can lift a simple outfit.
सजीली जैकेट एक सादे पहनावे को निखार सकती है।
- The shop assistant suggested a dressy shirt for the interview.
दुकान के सहायक ने साक्षात्कार के लिए सजीली कमीज़ सुझाई।
- Radhika kept a dressy dupatta for special occasions only.
राधिका ने सजीला दुपट्टा केवल विशेष अवसरों के लिए रखा था।