flossy

adjective

Definition of flossynext
as in posh

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Recent Examples of flossy The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair. — Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026 The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Yet, layering the tank under a dress with ready-to-snap flossy straps is an unorthodox trick and in Jenner’s case, a stellar addition to the otherwise barely-there ensemble. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022 Miami Swim Week and worn by celebs like Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner, flossy separates are a post-quarantine must-have. — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flossy
  1. posh
  2. sleek
  3. fashionable
  4. swank
  5. chic
  6. stylish
  7. haute
  8. ritzy
Adjective
  • Soly Hux Short-Sleeve Cardigan Practical and posh, this Soly Hux cardigan is just what your closet needs.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So how did these two polarizing figures end up on the same guest list at a posh East Coast enclave in the first place?
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of posh
Adjective
  • The sleek stovepipes in an indigo wash are already in our cart.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Saying a player is bigger and stronger can be cliche, but a UM person said that’s very much the case with Lightfoot, whose strength is sometimes underestimated because of his sleek build.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • From Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, the biggest stars in tennis traded their on-court kits for some highly fashionable attire.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Packed to the rafters with fashionable Western clothing and accessories, Maverick Fine Western Wear is a must-stop shop in the heart of the Stockyards.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Whether dynastic or dysfunctional, the Lakers remained the NBA’s swankiest soiree.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Glee‘s Jayma Mays returned seven seasons later as the only worthwhile woman Ted meets at a swanky hot spot with Robin and Barney.
    — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of swank
Adjective
  • The Palms Oceanfront Hotel This oceanfront oasis pairs contemporary, coastal-chic rooms with direct beach access, and select accommodations feature private balconies and ocean views.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, the reversible brown-and-blue Tory Burch version is chic—as is the tri-colored Loewe jacket worth a whopping $3,850.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, stylish couples from Tokyo were arriving for a ski weekend in late May.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • At the Lortel, her one-woman show plays out on a candlestick-heavy gothic set by Derek McLane that resembles a Barbie Dreamhouse modded for a Meat Loaf video, and Cohen enters in an haute-Ren-faire pink maiden’s dress by Kelsey Randall.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026
  • Your own private elevator, three 42‑inch TVs with Chromecast for Netflix nights, a Baccarat bar with haute spirits from Clase Azul Plata to The Macallan 18 Years Double Cask, and a full‑size kitchen.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of haute
Adjective
  • While the train station is about six miles from downtown, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald overlooks the North Saskatchewan River and is one of the ritziest places to stay in town.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But that plan sparked neighborhood backlash, with ritzy area residents like Patti Smith, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese weighing in.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of ritzy

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“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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