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adjective

Definition of dressed downnext
as in informal

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dressed down

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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
  • Whatever the result of those efforts, and whether or not Musk has a formal or informal government role in Trump’s new administration, the last thing that Tesla investors would want to see is Musk being further distracted from his time running Tesla, said Ives.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Though Zara is not a full-time working royal like her cousin Prince William, she and her husband are often spotted at the royal family's formal and informal events, from King Charles' coronation to Royal Ascot and holiday church outings.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • But just as the price of everyday goods began growing a little more slowly, likely tariffs from a second Trump administration could destabilize recent disinflation.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Torii gates are iconic structures that mark the boundary between the everyday and the sacred at Shinto shrines across Japan.
    Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of everyday
Adjective
  • Across professional sports, the game can feel secondary as teams court the spending of more casual fans.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cost: Free for basic features; success fees for bill negotiation Free Version: Yes Candlestick Candlestick is an investment platform designed to make stock market investing more accessible, especially to casual or novice investors.
    Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of casual
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  • Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticized
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