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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
  1. stylish
  2. clad
  3. chic
  4. concealed
  5. clothed
  6. elegant
  7. improved
  8. fashionable
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of stylish
Verb
  • 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
  • Here, Saarinen enlarged the pit, giving it curves and cladding it in white penny tile accented with a fiery red carpet and upholstery on curved sofas and stools on his pedestal-like Tulip seat.
    Kate Reggev, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
Definition of clad
Adjective
  • The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
  • It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.
    Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of chic
Verb
  • Hussein Al Bashir, a representative of Palestinian group Fatah, was killed the following month in Cyprus by a bomb concealed in his hotel bed.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Joaquin Phoenix’s homes are as concealed as his private life.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of concealed
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  • The musical grinds to a halt whenever Norma is offstage and a chorus of showbiz wannabes, clad in cargo pants and hoodies, scavenge for their next meal ticket.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • To round out the chaotic scene on stage in Studio 8H, the camera panned to Sarah Sherman in the audience, clad in a black-and-white striped outfit.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of clothed
Adjective
  • The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegant
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  • The modern sniper is born During the Cold War, the sniper rifle dramatically improved capability, power, and range.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The results were driven by higher Australian residential revenues at REA Group, improved digital sales at the Book Publishing segment, and continued growth in the professional information business at the Dow Jones segment.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improved
Adjective
  • New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.
    Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of fashionable
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