finery

fin·ery

noun \ˈfīn-rē, ˈfī-nə-\

plural fin·er·ies

Definition of FINERY

: ornament, decoration; especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels

Examples of FINERY

1. She was proud to show off her new evening finery.
2. <the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery>

First Known Use of FINERY

1680

Related to FINERY

Synonyms: array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia, best bib and tucker

Related Words: apparel, attire, costume, duds, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vesture, wear

Near Antonyms: tatters; disarray, dishabille

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

Rhymes with FINERY

pinery, vinery, winery