dressed down 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of dressed downnext
as in informal

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dressed down

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dress down
as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed down
  1. informal
  2. everyday
  3. casual
  4. criticized
Adjective
  • The military activity occurred over 24 hours from Saturday to Sunday morning, with six aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line, an informal boundary between the two sides.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • One notable trend is the rise of authentic, informal leadership communication.
    Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • These principles are woven into every aspect of camp life, from group activities to everyday interactions.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Even then, Giovanni was concerned with the tender minutiae of Black American experiences, and her poetry celebrated some of the everyday pleasures that make resilience feel possible.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of everyday
Adjective
  • And where better to start than at a casual event filled with diverse people in a relaxed setting?
    Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • These low-heeled platform ankle boots start at $40 and are just the thing for casual sightseeing days followed by dancing the night away.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of casual
Verb
  • At the time, Democrats criticized the new health insurance options junk insurance.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel and has criticized the Biden administration’s calls for a cease-fire with Hamas.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticized
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dressed down

dressed up

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