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adjective

Definition of dressed upnext
1
as in decked (out)

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2
as in stylish

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dressed up

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verb

past tense of dress up
1
as in dressed
to put on one's best or formal clothes we always like to dress up when going to parties

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2
as in disguised
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity the war was a fiasco that the administration tried to dress up as a triumph

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3
as in candied
to make more desirable dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market

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4
as in clad
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes the girls were dressed up in skirts or dresses, but the boys were wearing jeans

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
  1. stylish
  2. clad
  3. chic
  4. concealed
  5. clothed
  6. elegant
  7. masked
  8. improved
Adjective
  • One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stylish
Verb
  • The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
    Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of clad
Adjective
  • Each extension—from Emporio Armani’s youthful energy to the accessibility of Armani Exchange and the opulence of Armani Privé—feels iconic and intentional, never radical but always chic.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Decking out dining rooms, bedrooms, or other living spaces in single-species florals—or even going all-in on material drenching in the bathroom by applying the same marble to floors, walls, and countertops, even lighting fixtures—can be equally chic.
    Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of chic
Verb
  • The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.
    James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Wicked café too had a backdrop which resembled the movie set as a screen showing the wizard's mask was partly concealed by a curtain which looked like one from the film.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of concealed
Verb
  • Each six-way power seat comes clad in smooth black leather with white contrast stitching at the seams and the trident logo embroidered into the headrest.
    Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Guests can order at a drive-thru or kiosks but are invited to sit in the pink and orange clad restaurant.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothed
Adjective
  • But most are just as business-oriented, and none have struck me as elegant a tool as Glide.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Among the city’s newest restaurants, Lola Rose Grand Mezze offers elegant and distinctive Middle Eastern dishes in a choose-your-own-adventure format.
    Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegant
Verb
  • Now, as the former 2nd overall pick looks for a new home, his headlines were masked by the rumors spreading about the 2024 Winter Meetings about teammate Kyle Tucker.
    Tyler Small, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Candidates who masked the effects of international trade didn’t solve any retail problems.
    Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of masked
Verb
  • Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
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