nines
number/naɪnz/
Frequency rank: #15,181 most common English word
Meaning
The highest degree of elegance or perfection, used in the phrase 'dressed to the nines' meaning extremely well dressed.
Example sentence
She dressed to the nines for the awards ceremony, wearing a sparkling gown and elegant jewelry.
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