Flossy

Pronunciation: /flɔsi/

Definitions of flossy

adjective Flossy is an adjective describing something that is fancy or stylish, often with a luxurious or glamorous connotation.

Example Sentences

A1 She has a flossy pink dress.

A2 The cat's fur was soft and flossy.

B1 The hotel room had flossy pillows and blankets.

B2 The actress wore a flossy gown to the awards ceremony.

C1 The chef prepared a flossy dessert with delicate layers.

C2 The luxurious yacht had a flossy interior with gold accents.

Examples of flossy in a Sentence

formal The fabric used for the dress was very flossy and luxurious.

informal She always wears those flossy shoes to parties.

slang That car is so flossy, it must have cost a fortune.

figurative Her hair was so shiny and smooth, it looked flossy like silk.

Grammatical Forms of flossy

• past tense: flossed
• plural: flossies
• comparative: flossier
• superlative: flossiest
• present tense: flosses
• future tense: will floss
• perfect tense: has flossed
• continuous tense: is flossing
• singular: flossy
• positive degree: flossy
• infinitive: to floss
• gerund: flossing
• participle: flossing

Origin and Evolution of flossy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'flossy' originated from the Old French word 'floce' meaning 'down, wool', which ultimately came from the Latin word 'floccus' meaning 'tuft of wool'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something soft and fluffy like wool, the meaning of 'flossy' has evolved to also describe something stylish, glamorous, or showy.