spiffed-up

adjective

Definition of spiffed-upnext
as in elegant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffed-up
  1. elegant
  2. dapper
  3. formal
  4. dressy
  5. stylish
  6. spruce
Adjective
  • With their soft bioluminescent blue glow and sleek, modern design, the glasses stood out as both functional and elegant.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Seat adjustment hardware is new and elegant, offering smooth, curved representation of the fixtures that have been a staple in Mercedes vehicles for a decade.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.
    Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 3 May 2020
  • Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.
    David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, 7 May 2020
Definition of dapper
Adjective
  • Prosecutors argue that Mangione's possession of these items demonstrates an intent to commit a criminal act, though a formal connection to the shooting of Brian Thompson has not yet been established in these proceedings.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Doubling as formal introduction to anyone who hasn’t attended a Bushwick warehouse show with 45 stoned internet rappers on the lineup, Xavier’s tape is loosely threaded together by interview clips and DJ drops that contextualize the Upper West Side native’s referential yet futuristic turn-up music.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Partridge, a London native, went for an equally dressy look consisting of a cropped navy suede jacket, white shirt and black slacks.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Take 40% off these staples—a pair of dressy vegan leather pants that look chic but are surprisingly stretchy and comfortable, as well as a wide-leg corduroy that looks stylish, paired with a blazer and boots.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • In early November, Crawford shared an Instagram post showcasing a glowy, makeup-free look, natural hair, and a comfy yet stylish sleep camisole to promote her skincare line Meaningful Beauty.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Excellent traction is ideal for winter conditions, and this supportive boot is casually stylish, too.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • For the last four years, the National Science Foundation has funded a collaborative project among the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Amherst College, and Alaska Pacific University (APU) to study how spruce forests shift northward.
    Roman Dial, Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The interior is built from spruce wood planks and beech dowels, which means that residents can reassemble walls, dividers, counters, storage and furniture as needed to transform the space.
    CNN, CNN, 27 May 2021
Definition of spruce
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