dressily

dressily
dressily [dres′ə lē]
adv.
in a dressy manner

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  • dressy — /ˈdrɛsi / (say dresee) adjective (dressier, dressiest) 1. smart; stylish. 2. suitable for formal occasions. 3. excessively elaborate. {dress + y1} –dressily, adverb –dressiness, noun …  

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