spiffed up

Got dressed nicely

Spiffed up means dressed up or made to look smart and stylish.

The phrase suggests a noticeable improvement in appearance, often for a special occasion: He got all spiffed up for the interview.

To spiffy up a room or object is to make it look nicer or more attractive: They spiffed up the old house before selling it.

attire

dapper

Neatly and stylishly dressed

natty · sartorial · well-dressed · dressed up · decked out · suited up · dolled up · fancy · chic · sleek

formal

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

white-tie · tailcoat · ball gown · dressed to the nines · red carpet · ceremonial · elegant · sophisticated · refined · debonair

renovation

refurbished

Restored to working order

updated · upgraded · revamped · refreshed · redecorated · fixed up · touched up · modernized · overhauled · redone

grooming

primped

Groomed oneself vainly

well-groomed · polished · buffed · trimmed · styled · combed · sleek · neat · tidy · clean-cut

impressive

dazzling

Overwhelmingly bright or impressive

show-stopping · magnificent · splendid · gleaming · sparkling · shining · radiant · immaculate · pristine · flawless

Categories
Opposites
appearance/grooming

spiffed updisheveled

Untidy in appearance

unkempt · scruffy · slovenly · messy · bedraggled

effort/care invested

spiffed updressed down

Reprimanded or wore casual

neglected · unpresentable · let go · rolled out of bed · run-down

Family

spiff, spiffed, spiffy, spiffier, spiffiest, spiffing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G