- dress|i|ness
- dress|i|ness «DREHS ee nihs», noun.dressy quality; showiness; stylishness.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
dress|i|ness
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dress — ad·dress·ee; ad·dress·er; am·bas·sa·dress; be·dress; com·man·dress; dress; dress·i·ness; el·dress; head·dress; laun·dress; re·dress·er; re·dress·ment; semi·dress; ad·dress·able; mini·dress; ad·dress; dress·er; re·dress; un·dress;… … English syllables
trim´ness — trim «trihm», verb, trimmed, trim|ming, adjective, trim|mer, trim|mest, noun, adverb. –v.t. 1. to make neat by cutting away parts: »The gardene … Useful english dictionary
a|dor´a|ble|ness — a|dor|a|ble «uh DR uh buhl, DOHR », adjective. 1. worthy of being adored. SYNONYM(S): revered, worshipful. 2. Informal. attractive or delightful; lovely: »What an adorable dress! SYNONYM(S): alluring. –a|dor´a|ble|ness, noun. – … Useful english dictionary
a|sham´ed|ness — a|shamed «uh SHAYMD», adjective. 1. feeling shame; disturbed or uncomfortable because one has done something wrong, improper, or silly; feeling embarrassed or disgraced: » I was ashamed when I cried at the movies. The poor girl was ashamed of her … Useful english dictionary
bit´ing|ness — bit|ing «BY tihng», adjective. 1. sharp; cutting: »Dress warmly before you go out in that biting wind. 2. Figurative. sarcastic; sneering; bitter: »Biting remarks hurt people s feelings. SYNONYM( … Useful english dictionary
ca|non´i|cal|ness — ca|non|i|cal «kuh NON uh kuhl», adjective. 1. according to church laws: »canonical dress. 2. in the canon of the Bible: »canonical writings. Thanks to science and invention, our children have the prospect at birth of living to the canonical age… … Useful english dictionary
cas´u|al|ness — cas|u|al «KAZH u uhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. happening by chance; not planned or expected; accidental: »Our long friendship began with a casual meeting at a party. 2. without plan or method; careless: »a casual answer. I didn t read the… … Useful english dictionary
choice´ness — choice «choys», noun, adjective, choic|er, choic|est. –n. 1. the act of choosing; selection: »She was careful in her choice of friends. We had the choice of a house or an apartment. The choice of color, material, and style is all important in… … Useful english dictionary
choos´i|ness — choos|y «CHOO zee», adjective, choos|i|er, choos|i|est. Informal. particular or fussy: »She was too choosy about what dress to wear and was late to the party. Country bankers have become more choosy in granting loans (Wall Street Journal).… … Useful english dictionary
col´or|ful-ness — col|or|ful «KUHL uhr fuhl», adjective. 1. having excitement, variety, or interest; picturesque; vivid: »The explorer described his colorful experiences. 2. full of color: »a colorful dress. Also, especially British, colour|ful. –col´or|ful|ly,… … Useful english dictionary
