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| attire |
to dress up in fancy clothes. [2 definitions] |
| banquet |
a fancy, formal dinner. |
| cup |
a fancy metal cup that is given to the winner of a contest or game. [1/5 definitions] |
| deck |
to dress or decorate in a fancy way for a special event or celebration. [1/4 definitions] |
| dining |
the activity of eating a fancy meal or the evening meal. |
| dress up |
to dress in fancy or formal clothes. |
| homely |
not fancy or special; simple. [1/3 definitions] |
| lush |
rich, abundant, or fancy. [1/2 definitions] |
| luxuriant |
fancy or having much decoration. [1/2 definitions] |
| ornate |
having a lot of decoration; fancy. |
| plain |
not complicated or fancy; without anything extra; simple. [1/6 definitions] |
| poodle |
a breed of dog. Poodles range in size from very small to large and have thick, curly hair that can be cut in a fancy way. |
| showy |
too colorful, bright, or fancy. [1/2 definitions] |
| wrought iron |
a soft iron, used in making garden furniture, candle holders, and other strong objects with fancy shapes and details. |
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